Processed separately refers to the idea that visual information and verbal information are handled by different cognitive processes within our brain. They are encoded, stored, retrieved, and utilized independently rather than relying on a single unified process.
Related terms
Modularity: The concept that different cognitive functions or processes operate independently but eventually integrate their outputs to produce complex behaviors.
Cognitive Processes: Mental activities such as perception, attention, memory, reasoning, problem-solving involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding.
Neural Networks: Interconnected groups of neurons that work together to process specific types of information within the brain.