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Motor Coordination is the synchronization of sensory and motor functions to produce smooth, precise movements. The cerebellum, basal ganglia, and the motor cortices are the main brain regions involved.

Perception is the process of organizing, interpreting, and understanding sensory information. Primary brain regions involved are the occipital lobe for visual perception, the temporal lobes for auditory information, and the parietal lobes for integrating sensory input.

Sensation refers to the process of sensing our environment through touch, taste, sight, sound, and smell. This information is sent to our brains in raw form where perception comes into play. The thalamus acts as the relay station for most of the sensory information.

Judgement is the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions. Key areas of the brain include the prefrontal cortex and the parietal cortex.

Problem Solving is the mental process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues. The prefrontal cortex is the primary brain region involved, utilizing logical reasoning and decision-making skills.

Language encompasses a range of cognitive functions related to the comprehension and production of spoken and written language. Key regions include Broca's area for speech production and Wernicke's area for comprehension, both located in the left hemisphere for most individuals.

Social Cognition is the ability to process, store, and apply information about other people and social situations. It involves regions such as the prefrontal cortex, amygdala, and the temporal lobes.

Decision Making is the cognitive process of selecting a course of action from among multiple alternatives. The prefrontal cortex and the parietal cortex are key brain regions involved in decision making.

Working Memory is a form of short-term memory that is used for holding and manipulating information over brief intervals. It primarily involves the prefrontal cortex and parietal lobes.

Emotion refers to complex psychological states that involve three distinct components: a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response. The limbic system (including the amygdala and hippocampus) is critically involved in emotion processing.

Executive function refers to high-level cognitive processes that facilitate new ways of behaving, and optimize one's approach to unfamiliar circumstances. The prefrontal cortex is heavily implicated in executive functions.

Spatial Navigation is the cognitive ability to navigate one's environment. The hippocampus and entorhinal cortex are particularly important for spatial memory and navigation.

Consciousness is the state of being aware of and responsive to one's surroundings. The prefrontal cortex, thalamus, and reticular formation contribute to various aspects of consciousness.

Learning is the process through which we acquire new information or modify existing knowledge and behaviors. Brain regions involved include the hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, and basal ganglia.

Creativity involves the generation of new ideas or the recombination of known elements into something new, providing valuable solutions to problems. The prefrontal cortex, along with the temporal and parietal lobes, are involved in the creative process.

Inhibition refers to the ability to control internal and external distracting stimuli and to focus on relevant tasks. Brain regions involved in inhibitory control include the prefrontal cortex and the basal ganglia.

Memory refers to the processes that are used to acquire, store, retain, and later retrieve information. The hippocampus, amygdala, and the prefrontal cortex are key brain regions in memory formation and retrieval.

Pattern Recognition is the cognitive process that involves matching information from a stimulus with information retrieved from memory. The occipital lobes and the temporal lobes play a key role in visual pattern recognition.

Attention is the cognitive process of selectively concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring others. Involved brain regions include the frontal lobes, parietal lobes, and the thalamus.