Ancient Egyptians viewed heart as seat of soul, not brain. Aristotle linked brain to heart, brain to cooling mechanism. Hippocrates established brain as seat of soul. Descartes introduced mind-body problem concept
Quarterly open access journal established by Payame Noor University. Started in 2016, currently in Persian with English abstracts. ISSNs: 2466-5023 and 2532-5023
Psychology studies human mind and behavior, derived from Greek psyche meaning soul. It combines natural and social sciences, focusing on mental processes and behavior. Psychology studies thoughts, emotions, memories, and perceptions
Evaluates memory, learning, strategies, and interference in auditory-verbal processing. Participants repeat 15 unrelated words over five trials. Test requires 10-15 minutes total, including 30-minute interval
Memory is the capacity to retain and utilize information for adaptive purposes. Memory assessment is often central in neuropsychological examinations. Memory problems can affect various cognitive functions beyond memory system. Comprehensive evaluation should include orientation, prose recall, and rote learning
TMT assesses executive function in stroke patients. Test consists of two parts: connecting numbers 1-25 and letters A-L. Requires letter/number recognition, mental flexibility, and motor function