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Language and Knowledge Processing in Cognitive Science: 🧠🔠📚#sciencefathe...

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Discover how humans understand, use, and store language and knowledge. Explore key concepts like mental models, memory systems, language acquisition, and brain functions. Delve into the fascinating intersection of psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, AI, and more! visit our website : cognitivescientist.org Facebook:https://x-i.me/fbin Instagram:https://x-i.me/inst twitter:https://x-i.me/twt blogger:https://x-i.me/bog pintrest:https://x-i.me/pin linkedin:https://x-i.me/link #sciencefather #cognitive scientist #CognitiveScience #LanguageProcessing #KnowledgeProcessing #Neuroscience #AI #Psychology #Linguistics #BrainScience #Learning #MentalModels

Deeper Structures Within the Brain

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Deeper Structures Within the Brain 🧠 Pituitary Gland Sometimes called the “master gland,” the pituitary gland is a pea-sized structure found deep in the brain behind the bridge of the nose. The pituitary gland governs the function of other glands in the body, regulating the flow of hormones from the thyroid, adrenals, ovaries and testicles. It receives chemical signals from the hypothalamus through its stalk and blood supply. Hypothalamus The hypothalamus is located above the pituitary gland and sends it chemical messages that control its function. It regulates body temperature, synchronizes sleep patterns, controls hunger and thirst and also plays a role in some aspects of memory and emotion. Amygdala Small, almond-shaped structures, an amygdala is located under each half (hemisphere) of the brain. Included in the limbic system, the amygdalae regulate emotion and memory and are associated with the brain’s reward system, stress, and the “fight or flight” response when someone percei...

Attention In Cognitive Science #sciencefather #attention #perception

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Attention is a key concept in cognitive science, allowing individuals to focus on specific stimuli while ignoring others. It is crucial for perception, memory, and decision-making. Researchers study how attention is directed, sustained, and shifted, using methods like behavioral experiments, neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG), and computational models. Different types of attention, such as selective and divided attention, are explored to understand focus and multitasking. Insights from studying attention help address disorders like ADHD and autism, making it a significant research area. 🧠🔍✨ website : cognitivescientist.org Facebook: https://x-i.me/fbin Instagram: https://x-i.me/inst twitter: https://x-i.me/twt blogger: https://x-i.me/bog pintrest: https://x-i.me/pin linkedin: https://x-i.me/link #sciencefather #cognitive scientist #Attention #Neuroscience #ADHD #Perception #Memory #BrainResearch #SelectiveAttention #DividedAttention #MentalHealth #Neuroimaging #fMRI #EEG

NEUROPLASTICITY #sciencefather #cognitive #BrainHealth

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"Unlock your brain's potential! 🧠✨ Neuroplasticity helps you learn, adapt, and recover." International Cognitive Scientist Awards website : cognitivescientist.org Facebook: https://x-i.me/fbin Instagram: https://x-i.me/inst twitter: https://x-i.me/twt blogger: https://x-i.me/bog pintrest: https://x-i.me/pin linkedin: https://x-i.me/link #sciencefather #cognitive scientist #Neuroplasticity #BrainHealth #MentalWellness #Learning #Adaptation #Recovery #BrainPower #Neuroscience #CognitiveHealth

Brain Basics: Know Your Brain

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Brain Basics: Know Your Brain The brain is the most complex part of the human body. This three-pound organ is the seat of intelligence, interpreter of the senses, initiator of body movement, and controller of behavior. Lying in its bony shell and washed by protective fluid, the brain is the source of all the qualities that define our humanity. It is the crown jewel of the human body. This fact sheet is a basic introduction to the human brain. It can help you understand how the healthy brain works, how to keep your brain healthy, and what happens when the brain doesn't work like it should. The Structure of the Brain The brain is like a group of experts. All the parts of the brain work together, but each part has its own special responsibilities. The brain can be divided into three basic units: the forebrain , the midbrain , and the hindbrain . The hindbrain includes the upper part of the spinal cord, the brain stem, and a wrinkled ball of tissue called the cerebellum . The hindbrain...

Neuroscientists reveal intriguing impact of light on human cognition and brain activity

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  Neuroscientists reveal intriguing impact of light on human cognition and brain activity Recent research has shed light on how different levels of illuminance—the measure of the amount of light—can enhance alertness and cognitive performance in humans. The study found that higher light levels affect specific areas of the brain region known as the hypothalamus, enhancing certain cognitive functions during tasks that involve executive and emotional processing. The findings were published in the journal eLife . The primary motivation behind the study was to understand how varying intensities of light impact the human brain, particularly the hypothalamus, which plays a crucial role in regulating sleep, wakefulness, and cognitive functions. Light exposure is known to affect these areas in animal brains, but the specifics of these effects in humans remained unclear. Animal models have shown that certain brain regions respond to light in ways that affect behavior, but humans have differe...

Breaking the cycle of negative thinking: 10 cognitive behavioural techniques for improved mental health.

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10 cognitive behavioural techniques to replace unhelpful thoughts or negative thinking and foster positive emotions and behaviours for improved mental health Life is simple; it is our thoughts that complicate it and they say, what we think, we become so, if we believe we are weak, we will embody weakness but if we see ourselves as strong, strength follows suit. Founders of various types of cognitive behaviour therapy , Dr Aoran T Beck and Albert Ellis emphasised that it is not the situations but our perception, beliefs and thoughts related to the situation that decides our emotions and behaviours. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Shumita Kakkar, Founder and COO at United We Care, shared, “To enhance mental well-being, it's crucial to break the cycle of negative thinking. Cognitive behavior therapy equips us with tools to identify and replace unhelpful thoughts, fostering positive emotions and behaviours.” She suggested these steps you can follow - The first step is to be aware o...