Cognitive Process

Definition

A cognitive process refers to any mental activity involved in acquiring, processing, or using information. It includes processes such as perception, attention, memory, language, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Related terms

Perception:

The process through which we interpret sensory information from our environment.

Attention:

The ability to focus on specific stimuli while ignoring others.

Memory:

The mental capacity to encode, store, and retrieve information.