This is the scientific study of the influence of brain structures on mental processes. It uses non-invasive methods (brain scans; PET / fMRI) to study the brain. These methods allow researchers to systematically
observe which areas of the brain are active during different activities.
What is inference?
Reaching a logical conclusion on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
What is cognitive neuroscience and how does this help us understand internal mental processes? Explain why this is considered scientific?
Cognitive neuroscience is the scientificstudy of the influence of brainstructures on mentalprocesses. The cognitive approach has always employed highly controlled and rigorousmethods of study in order to enable researchers to infer cognitive processes at work. This has involved the use of labexperiments to produce reliable, objective data. This means that the study of the mind has established a crediblescientific basis
