Mental Alertness: Cognitive Neurobiology and Clinical Enhancement
1. Introduction to Cognitive Alertness Mental alertness is the physiological and cognitive state of being awake, attentive, and prepared to process and respond to environmental stimuli. It represents the foundation of executive functioning, enabling sustained focus, rapid decision-making, and accurate memory consolidation. A deficit in alertness results in sluggish reaction times, impaired judgment, and compromised … Read more