Cognitive Neuroscience Basic Vocabulary

Cognition—variety of higher mental processes (thinking, perceiving, imagining, speaking, acting, planning)

Neuroscience—biological investigation of the brain and nervous system

Cognitive Neuroscience—cogsci/cogpsych + bio/neuro How complex cognitive/affective behavior is mediated by the brain; multidisciplinary:
 * How brain produces thoughts, ideas, & related mental phenomena
 * How does the brain enable the mind?
 * Brain & behavior
 * Diverse tools & methods
 * Scientists from various backgrounds