Sentences with phrase «higher cognitive powers»

Scientists and philosophers traditionally place our higher cognitive powers in a realm distinct from that of our senses and actions, but, Aziz - Zadeh observes, the faculties «are intrinsically tied to the flesh.»

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Although she acknowledges that the relationship between intelligence and neuron count has not yet been firmly established, Herculano - Houzel and her colleagues argue that avian brains with the same or greater forebrain neuron counts than primates with much larger brains can potentially provide the birds with much higher «cognitive power» per pound than mammals.

While they wouldn't be mistaken for Lilliputian - sized brains, some of their fine - grained features bear a remarkable resemblance to the human cerebral cortex, home to our memories, decision making and other high - level cognitive powers.

A study at Oregon State University indicates that both a high - fat and a high - sugar diet, compared to a normal diet, cause changes in gut bacteria that appear related to a significant loss of «cognitive flexibility,» or the power to adapt and adjust to changing situations.