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Cognition

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.