| Focus | Understanding human thoughts • emotions • perceptions • behavior |
| Originated | 17th century |
| Disciplines | Psychology • Neuroscience • Biology • Anthropology • Philosophy • Linguistics • Artificial Intelligence • Computer science |
| Emphasis on | The human brain • Environmental impact • Physical health • Cognitive function |
| Field of study | Cognitive science |
| Contemporary applications | Technologies • Interventions • Behavior modification • Cognitive enhancement |
