Biological Analysis of High Level Cognition

Researchers are attempting to use computer modeling of the brain to develop a more complete understanding of cognition. They are attempting to explain such phenomenun as decision making and problem solving. The prefrontal cortex (PFC) has been identified as the area of the brain involved with much of the high level cognition processes. The researchers goal in their analysis of the PFC is to identify the various aspects of this particular region of the brain that would allow for high level cognition. Numerous factors come into play as researchers attempt to narrow down the integral characteristics that are involved in the PFC and its relationship to cognition.
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