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Definition and Components of Cognition

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Define cognition, examining simple, complex, and natural concepts.

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This solution defines the concept of cognition and examines its various components

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Cognitive psychology is described as the study of the mental processes responsible for behavior. Therefore, cognition refers to the way the mind grasps information and then processes that information through various functions such as thinking, learning, remembering, problem solving, etc...Consequently, cognition also refers to the behaviors that result from the above cognitive functions (thinking, learning, etc...). For example, a normal functioning individual will be able to hold a regular conversation ...

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