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- noun Plural form of
neocortex .
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Examples
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Rats have very small brains and almost nonexistent neocortexes, so it is no wonder that these animals don't realize they can get food for free.
The Joy Of Working 2010
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Kabutihang-palad, ang aming neocortexes ay natagpuan malayo upang maiwasan ang mga likas na paraan ng pag-aayos ng aming mga disenyo at maaari namin pull sa sobrang molars.
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First, plenty of other animals with miniscule neocortexes, and presumably tiny medial prefrontal cortexes cooperate meercats, Belding's ground squirrels, schooling fish, etc. etc. without having a self-concept, at least as judged by whether they can be estimated to recognize themself in a mirror, a test that is the gold standard for this sort of thing.
Old Timer's Disease Field Notes 2006
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First, plenty of other animals with miniscule neocortexes, and presumably tiny medial prefrontal cortexes cooperate meercats, Belding's ground squirrels, schooling fish, etc. etc. without having a self-concept, at least as judged by whether they can be estimated to recognize themself in a mirror, a test that is the gold standard for this sort of thing.
Archive 2006-06-01 Field Notes 2006
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In any case, given that other primates don't develop Alzheimer's and don't have enormous neocortexes, it is natural to wonder why humans do.
Archive 2006-06-01 Field Notes 2006
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In any case, given that other primates don't develop Alzheimer's and don't have enormous neocortexes, it is natural to wonder why humans do.
Old Timer's Disease Field Notes 2006
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So this week that collection of Mensa neocortexes at the Homeland Security Department — in between browsing senior prom signup sheets to find their next friend with benefits — have decided that they are going to allocate funds for our protection based upon familiar criteria to anyone even casually observing this profligate presidency over the past 5+ years.
06/02/2006 2006
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Primates have neocortexes just like human beings, allowing them greater flexibility in adapting to their environment.
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Primates have neocortexes just like human beings, allowing them greater flexibility in adapting to their environment.
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Vampire bats have by far the largest neocortexes of all bats.
Mind Wide Open Steven Johnson 2004
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