The allocation of attention to learning of goal-directed actions: a cognitive neuroscience framework focusing on the Basal Ganglia.

摘要: The present paper builds on the idea that attention is largely in service of our actions. A framework and model which captures allocation for learning goal-directed actions proposed developed. This highlights an evolutionary based notion rudimentary brain functions have become embedded into increasingly higher levels networks all contribute to adaptive learning. Background literature presented alongside key evidence experimental studies so-called ‘split-brain’ (surgically divided cerebral hemispheres) with a focus bimanual multilevel cognitive-neural system built upon processes highly-adaptive basal-ganglia-thalamic-cortical system. Although overlap other existing findings models acknowledged where appropriate, original synthesis cognitive supporting neural carefully formulated attention. It hope this new will be informative fields cognition sciences lead avenues experimentation across domains.