Cognitive Modules
The human brain works by activating millions of thought cognitive modules. Thought cognitive modules may be dumb or intelligent, rational or emotional, ineffective or effective, some of these suitable or unsuitable; some genetically inherited, others being learned behavior modules. Examples of thought cognitive modules include those modules that recognize hunger and thirst, modules which allow your hands to maneuver accurately to make a basket in a basketball game, or modules that allow you to drive a vehicle. The brain also activates thought cognitive modules of jealousy, rage or depression, of which some modules may be both dysfunctional and dominate the thoughts; this is called a psychiatric disorder. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is merely a malfunctioning cognitive module that is overstressing the need to wash or clean the house unnecessarily.
Learned Modules
Throughout life, cognitive modules are continually being learned and stored in the brain's memory banks. Billions of synaptic connections assist in recall of stored cognitive modules. In the case of learned cognitive modules, behavior may change through an automobile accident, causing a dysfunction of that particular thought cognitive module, commonly known as a phobia. Inappropriate functioning of cognitive modules is evident in the case of child molesters, burglars, cannibals and killers, and other criminals who regard their behavior as rational and perfectly normal. Schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders are relevant to such cases of malfunctioning cognitive modules.
Unconscious Mind
The unconscious mind encompasses all cognitive modules, for example, on driving a car, do we consciously think about driving every second that we are actually behind the wheel? No. Our subconscious or unconscious mind takes over from the conscious mind by using its learned cognitive modules. This is proven by way of performing unconscious emergency maneuvers to avoid an accident. Another example is the thought that suddenly pops into your mind as to the realization that you can't remember driving for the past five miles.
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