The Neurodynamics of Intentionality in Animal Brains Provides the Basis of Intelligent Behavior

Intelligent behavior is characterized by flexible and creative pursuit of endogenously defined goals. It has emerged in humans through the stages of evolution that are manifested in the brains and behaviors of the vertebrate series. Intentionality is a key concept by which to link brain dynamics to goal-directed behavior. The archetypal form of intentional behavior is an act of observation into time and space, by which information is sought for the guidance of future action.