Thought

Definition

Thought refers to mental processes involving perception, cognition, problem-solving, decision-making, memory retrieval, and more. It encompasses all internal mental activities in which we engage consciously or unconsciously.

Related terms

Cognitive psychology: Cognitive psychology focuses on studying mental processes, including perception, attention, memory, language, and problem-solving.

Schema:

A schema is a mental framework or organized knowledge structure that helps us interpret and understand new information.

Cognitive biases: Cognitive biases are systematic errors in thinking that can influence our judgment and decision-making abilities.