Cognitive Science

Cognitive Science

Cognitive Science (pronounced: /ˈkɒgnɪtɪv ˈsaɪəns/) is an interdisciplinary field that studies the mind and its processes. It combines elements from Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Philosophy, Linguistics, and Anthropology.

Etymology

The term "Cognitive Science" was first used in the year 1973. It is derived from the Latin word "cognitio", which means "knowledge", and the Greek word "logia", which means "study".

Related Terms

• Cognition: The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
• Artificial Intelligence: The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence.
• Neurology: The branch of medicine or biology that deals with the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.
• Psycholinguistics: The study of the psychological and neurobiological factors that enable humans to acquire, use, comprehend and produce language.

See Also

• Cognitive Psychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Cognitive Linguistics
• Cognitive Anthropology

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Cognitive Science
• Wikipedia's article - Cognitive Science

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