Understanding the neurocognitive organization as strategies rather than functions: Implications for neurological research
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Understanding the neurocognitive organization as strategies rather than functions: Implications for neurological research. / Mogensen, Jesper; Daugaard, Nicolaj; Kitsios, Stavros; Pedersen, Jens Egholm; Overgaard, Morten.
In: EC Neurology, Vol. 10, No. 11, 2018, p. 1008-1016.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Understanding the neurocognitive organization as strategies rather than functions: Implications for neurological research
AU - Mogensen, Jesper
AU - Daugaard, Nicolaj
AU - Kitsios, Stavros
AU - Pedersen, Jens Egholm
AU - Overgaard, Morten
PY - 2018
Y1 - 2018
N2 - In neurological research, cognitive/behavioural evaluations typically has the traditional cognitive functions (e.g. working memory or spatial orientation) as the conceptual and methodological point of departure. However, such “functions” appear to be neither unitary nor homogenous (across individuals) - e.g. numerous cognitive tests can be demonstrated to be procedure-dependent. And additionally, there is growing evidence of unexpected individual differences and experience-dependency regarding traditional “functions”. Thus, the traditional system of cognitive functions needs to be modified. Presently, it is argued that the adequate focus is the applied strategies rather than traditionally defined functions. This is argued with the Reorganization of Elementary Functions (REF) framework as the theoretical foundation. Furthermore, it is being discussed how best to approach the neurocognitive research process with such a focus on strategies rather than functions. The use of already established “challenge” procedures is being referred to. Also, it is presented that novel computational methods are presently being developed towards even more detailed and unbiased analyses of behavioural/cognitive data as well as analyses of neural processes revealed by EEG/MEG.
AB - In neurological research, cognitive/behavioural evaluations typically has the traditional cognitive functions (e.g. working memory or spatial orientation) as the conceptual and methodological point of departure. However, such “functions” appear to be neither unitary nor homogenous (across individuals) - e.g. numerous cognitive tests can be demonstrated to be procedure-dependent. And additionally, there is growing evidence of unexpected individual differences and experience-dependency regarding traditional “functions”. Thus, the traditional system of cognitive functions needs to be modified. Presently, it is argued that the adequate focus is the applied strategies rather than traditionally defined functions. This is argued with the Reorganization of Elementary Functions (REF) framework as the theoretical foundation. Furthermore, it is being discussed how best to approach the neurocognitive research process with such a focus on strategies rather than functions. The use of already established “challenge” procedures is being referred to. Also, it is presented that novel computational methods are presently being developed towards even more detailed and unbiased analyses of behavioural/cognitive data as well as analyses of neural processes revealed by EEG/MEG.
KW - Faculty of Social Sciences
KW - Neural Connections
KW - Cognition
KW - Mental States
KW - Neural States
KW - Computational States
KW - Neurology
KW - Neurological Testing
KW - Cognitive Testing
KW - Brain Injury
KW - Integrative Models
KW - REF Framework
KW - Reorganization of Elementary Functions (REF)
M3 - Journal article
VL - 10
SP - 1008
EP - 1016
JO - EC Neurology
JF - EC Neurology
IS - 11
ER -
ID: 201614018