Cognitive
Cognitive
Cognitive (/kɒɡˈnɪtɪv/; from Latin cognitio, "knowledge") refers to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving. These are higher-level functions of the brain and encompass language, imagination, perception, and planning.
Etymology
The term cognitive comes from the Latin word cognitio, which means "knowledge". It was first used in the 15th century and was derived from the Latin verb cognoscere, which means "to know" or "to recognize".
Related Terms
- Cognition: The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
- Cognitive Psychology: A branch of psychology that explores internal mental processes such as problem solving, memory, and language.
- Cognitive Neuroscience: The scientific study of neural mechanisms underlying cognition.
- Cognitive Therapy: A type of psychotherapy that works to help the patient overcome difficulties by identifying and changing dysfunctional thinking, behavior, and emotional responses.
- Cognitive Bias: A systematic error in thinking that affects the decisions and judgments that people make.
- Cognitive Dissonance: The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cognitive
- Wikipedia's article - Cognitive
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