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