abstract thought

These regions are involved in other high-level cognitive functions and are important for abstract thought and long-term representations of the future.

Studies show ravens are intelligent and capable of abstract thought.

“My parents were educated White Northerners with an affection for abstract thought,” Harley says.

“And the parts of the brain that deal with complex functions like abstract thought, working memory, creativity and socializing will be inhibited.”

They remained there, tucked into his memory, deep within a cave of abstract thoughts: information and ideas about pawns and squares to be used, discarded, or ignored—all in perfect cadence and synchronicity.