Cognitive Psychology
Cognition refers to the mental processes involved in acquiring, processing, and applying knowledge through experience, perception, thought, and various intellectual functions such as memory, judgment, reasoning, and problem-solving. It enables individuals to utilize existing knowledge and generate new insights.
In psychology, cognition is viewed from an information-processing perspective, reflecting an individual’s mental capabilities. In social neuroscience, the related field of social cognition explores how people interpret social cues, form attitudes, and engage in group dynamics key aspects of social intelligence.
Cognition plays a central role across disciplines including education, artificial intelligence, neuropsychology, and mental health, offering critical insights into how humans learn, think, and interact.