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Functional specialization (brain)

In neuroscience and neuropsychology, functional specialization is a theory which suggests that different areas in the brain are specialized for different functions. It is opposed to the anti-localizationist theories and brain holism and equipotentialism.

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Functional specialization (brain)

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spatial perception.One of the fundamental beliefs of domain specificityinstance ofAn example of Fodor's concept of modules is seen in cognitive processes0.80text
the theory of modularity suggests that it is a consequence of natural selectioninstance ofAn example of Fodor's concept of modules is seen in cognitive processes0.80text
is a feature of our cognitive architectureinstance ofAn example of Fodor's concept of modules is seen in cognitive processes0.80text
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planninginstance ofand evidence suggest that these executive functions control processes0.80text
decision makinginstance ofand evidence suggest that these executive functions control processes0.80text
error correctioninstance ofand evidence suggest that these executive functions control processes0.80text
assisting overcoming habitual responsesinstance ofand evidence suggest that these executive functions control processes0.80text
creating strategiesinstance ofLesion studies support these findings where left frontal lobe patients exhibited problems in controlling executive functions0.80text

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