Cognition

Definition

Cognition refers to the mental processes involved in acquiring, processing, and using information. It encompasses various activities such as perception, attention, memory, language, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Related terms

Perception:

The process by which we interpret and make meaning out of sensory information from our environment.

Attention:

The ability to selectively focus on certain aspects of our environment while ignoring others.

Memory:

The capacity to encode, store, and retrieve information over time.