Memory Game Magic & the Brain VocabOnline version Vocab & definitions from Magic and the Brain. by Emily Cannon abnormal A person who studies the brain and nervous system. The science that studies the nervous system. focus Adjective meaning related to the nervous system. not normal feature to become aware of something through the senses cynic neuron A person who has negative opinions about others and what they do. neuroscientist A nerve or brain cell. an assignment or work done as part of one's duties. to direct toward a specific point or purpose perceive neuroscience neural task a prominent or distinctive part