Cognitive and behavioral processes

Cognitive and behavioral processes" is **not a molecule, receptor, or canonical therapeutic target** such as a protein, enzyme, transporter, or receptor. Rather, it refers to a **broad category of psychological and neural functions** that encompass how individuals think (cognition) and act (behavior). This term is most commonly associated with mental health disciplines, especially in the context of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which aims to modify dysfunctional thinking patterns and maladaptive behaviors to improve mental health[7][6][1]. While various neurotransmitters and brain regions (e.g., prefrontal cortex, anterior cingulate cortex, default mode network) are crucial in mediating cognitive and behavioral processes[1][2][3], there is **no single molecule, gene, or receptor** that can be specifically called "Cognitive and behavioral processes." If you need structured information about a specific neurobiological substrate, neurotransmitter, or therapeutic target involved in cognition or behavior (e.g., dopamine receptor D2, acetylcholine receptor, NMDA receptor), please specify the molecule or target of interest.