Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
Human cognition refers to the mental processes and activities related to acquiring, processing, storing, and using information. It involves various aspects such as perception, attention, memory, language, problem-solving, and decision-making.