An information-processing analysis of the functional architecture of the primate neocortex

The Economo-Koskinas Atlas Revisited: Cytoarchitectonics and Functional Context

“…In a neurocognitive context [33] , the basic anatomical component of the local cortical area network is viewed as a highly interconnected set of neighboring macrocolumns that share common input and output pathways and show a specialized lowlevel function. In functional architecture, one is concerned with what processing components exist, their interconnections, and the information-processing functions each such component may be involved in [34] . Although initially defined by cytoarchitectonic criteria of uniform lamination [1,2] , the modern definition of the local cortical area depends on both structural and functional mapping [35] .…”

A computational model for the primate neocortex based on its functional architecture

“…As a basis for our system model, we now summarize the findings of our companion paper (Bond, 2004), showing a hierarchy of function and data types in the cortex. We work with regions made up of several neural areas.…”

“…In our companion paper (Bond, 2004), we reviewed experimental data on neuroanatomical connectivity and neurophysiological activity of the neurons comprising the primate neocortex. The data were based largely on the macaque monkey, with additional data from humans.…”

TEMPEST in a Gallimaufry: Applying Multilevel Systems Theory to Person‐in‐Context Research

“…The concept of phenomenologically activated contents that are not necessarily in focal awareness has been described as the action hierarchy, or the input queue to the behavioral response system (cf. Arbib, É rdi, & Szenta´gothai, 1998;Bond, 2004;Martindale, 1981). According to the TEMPEST model, interactions within and across levels of representation must be serialized to influence behavior usefully; that is, parallel distributed processes involving the activation of temperamental, iconic, symbolic, and phenomenological representations are funneled by the action hierarchy to produce a serial stream of behavior (cf.…”

“…According to the TEMPEST model, interactions within and across levels of representation must be serialized to influence behavior usefully; that is, parallel distributed processes involving the activation of temperamental, iconic, symbolic, and phenomenological representations are funneled by the action hierarchy to produce a serial stream of behavior (cf. Allport, 1961;Arbib et al, 1998;Bond, 2004). The contents of the action hierarchy can be influenced by (a) the conscious activation of goals via self-reflection, (b) automated processes associated with basic physical needs (e.g., hunger or thirst), and (c) combinations of the baseline activation thresholds associated with relatively enduring representations (e.g., valuing Indian food), proximal contextual factors (driving past an Indian restaurant), and other ongoing intraindividual processes (e.g., mood).…”