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Imaging Cognition II: An Empirical Review of 275 PET and fMRI Studies

Cabeza, Roberto, Nyberg, Lars·2000·Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience

Abstract

Positron emission tomography (PET) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) have been extensively used to explore the functional neuroanatomy of cognitive functions. Here we review 275 PET and fMRI studies of attention (sustained, selective, Stroop, orientation, divided), perception (object, face, space/motion, smell), imagery (object, space/ motion), language (written/spoken word recognition, spoken/ no spoken response), working memory (verbal/numeric, object, spatial, problem solving), semantic memory retrieval (categorization, generation), episodic memory encoding (verbal, object, spatial), episodic memory retrieval (verbal, nonverbal, success, effort, mode, context), priming (perceptual, conceptual), and procedural memory (conditioning, motor, and nonmotor skill learning). To identify consistent activation patterns associated with these cognitive operations, data from 412 contrasts were summarized at the level of cortical Brodmann's areas, insula, thalamus, medial-temporal lobe (including hippocampus), basal ganglia, and cerebellum. For perception and imagery, activation patterns included primary and secondary regions in the dorsal and ventral pathways. For attention and working memory, activations were usually found in prefrontal and parietal regions. For language and semantic memory retrieval, typical regions included left prefrontal and temporal regions. For episodic memory encoding, consistently activated regions included left prefrontal and medial-temporal regions. For episodic memory retrieval, activation patterns included prefrontal, medial-temporal, and posterior midline regions. For priming, deactivations in prefrontal (conceptual) or extrastriate (perceptual) regions were consistently seen. For procedural memory, activations were found in motor as well as in non-motor brain areas. Analysis of regional activations across cognitive domains suggested that several brain regions, including the cerebellum, are engaged by a variety of cognitive challenges. These observations are discussed in relation to functional specialization as well as functional integration.

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Authors
Cabeza, R., & Nyberg, L.
Affiliations
  • University of Alberta (CA)
  • Umeå University (SE)
Venue
Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience
Published
2000-01-01
Volume
12
Issue
1
Pages
1-47
ISSN
  • 0898-929X (ISSN-L)
  • 1530-8898
OpenAlex
W1994184572
Cited by
3,598
References
378
Citations by year
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FWCI
14.46
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Memory Processes and Influences
Keywords
cognitive function, brain activation patterns, functional neuroanatomy, attention, working memory, episodic memory, semantic memory, language processing, perception, imagery, procedural memory, priming, cerebellum, functional specialization, functional integration, Brodmann areas
MeSH terms
Adult, Brain, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Memory, Mental Processes, Tomography, Emission-Computed

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