Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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.