ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Neurocognitive

Okay kiddo, so neurocognitive means how your brain thinks and learns. Your brain is like a super computer that helps you do everything. When you listen to someone talk or read a book, your brain is working hard to understand what is being said. Think of it like a puzzle that your brain is putting together.

Sometimes, people's brains work differently because of things like ADHD, Autism or memory problems. Neurocognitive experts study how different brains work and how they learn things. They try to find ways to help people who might have a harder time learning, by figuring out what their brains are doing and how they can teach in ways that work best for each person.

Some scientists use cool machines like fMRI (which is like taking pictures of your brain) to see what areas are active when you're thinking or learning. Others might run tests to see how fast you can solve a problem or remember things.

So, neurocognitive is the study of how our brains understand things and learn, and how we can help people learn better even when their brains work a little bit differently.