Cognition

Cognition
Cognition can refer to the mental process of understanding, learning, and applying reason in search of knowledge through cognitive processes. Cognitive processes are natural functions of the brain trying to create order and understanding of the world. It involves levels of storing information in our brains called memory. Through memory, we are able to apply levels of knowledge in the development of abstract thought and ideas in a critical yet practical manor. In reference to design, cognition can be used to describe critical thinking and problem solving through the process of forming and development of concepts and ideas. Cognition can also be described as rational thinking to understand, comprehend, evaluate, perceive and learn.

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