Cognition

Cognition is the process of using mental capabilities to understand, think, learn and remember. It is the mental ability to take in, store and retrieve information. It is responsible for helping humans reason, make decisions, solve problems, form memories and learn new concepts. It is also used in tasks such as language processing, decision making, and problem solving. Cognition is essential for human functioning and has been studied intensively by scientists in disciplines such as psychology, neuroscience, artificial intelligence and linguistics. Cognitive research is used to inform technologies and interventions to enhance human functioning and quality of life.