Cognitive factors refer to the mental processes and activities involved in acquiring, processing, storing, and using information. These factors include attention, memory, problem-solving, and decision-making.
Attention refers to the ability to selectively focus on specific stimuli or information while ignoring others.
Memory is the process by which information is encoded, stored, and retrieved for later use.
Problem-solving involves finding solutions to difficult or complex situations by using reasoning skills and critical thinking.