Cognition refers to all the mental processes we use to gain knowledge and understanding. It’s about thinking, learning, remembering, and making decisions. Cognition includes activities like:
- Perception: How we take information from the world through our senses.
- Attention: How we focus on certain things while ignoring others.
- Memory: How we store and recall information.
- Learning: How we acquire new knowledge or skills.
- Problem-Solving: How we find solutions to challenges or puzzles.
- Decision-Making: How we choose between different options.
Cognition is how our brains process information and help us interact with the world.