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Components Of The Mind

COMPONENTS OF THE MIND

Clearly, the MIND is an entity that extends beyond the brain as the emergence of an energy-state out of synchrony of specific groups of neurons. This state is recognized in functions that we characterize as the MIND. An understanding of MIND begins to emerge when we separate hard-wired brain reflexes and programmed behaviors from volitional actions that are initiated by contemplations selecting programs for behaviors. The fundamental components of the MIND include 1) consciousness with memory storage and recall, 2) emotion generation with their association to memories, 3) cognition as frameworks of understanding, and 4) decision-making for initiation of programmed behavioral actions and speech content. Together, these components of the MIND emerge as our personality and define our intellect.

CONSCIOUSNESS

Awareness of:

Sensory modality inputs
Motor responses

MEMORY

Memory Storage
Memory Recall
Memory Association (Thought)
Memory Retention and Forgetting

EMOTIONS & VALUES

Survival (Nutrition & Procreation)
Event associated emotions with memories
Self-Esteem- Recognition of self as based on "Pleasure/Displeasure Principles"
Mind determination of Values and Ethical Principles
Reinforcement of values by Culture and “For the Greater Good” of the Species

COGNITION

Structural/Functional Frameworks of Understanding
Perceived Spatial - Temporal Order of Events & Related Structure
Imagination- (Prediction, Vision)
Prediction of Consequence for Actions

INITIATION OF BEHAVIOR AND SPEECH (Mind Initiated Motor Actions)

Decision Making for Behavioral Actions
Decisions for Speech Content

Components of MIND establish our INTELLECT and define our PERSONALITY (See Understanding the MIND).

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