12. The system of claim 11 , wherein the one or more hierarchical processing networks have functions analogous to at least one anatomical structure of mammalian basal ganglia.
12. The system of claim 11 , wherein the one or more hierarchical processing networks have functions analogous to at least one anatomical structure of mammalian basal ganglia. 13. The system of claim 12 , wherein the at least one anatomical structure is selected from the group consisting of striatum, subthalmic nucleus, ventral striatum, globus pallidus externus, globus pallidus internus, substantia nigra pars reticulate, substantia nigra pars compacta, and ventral tegmental area.