cognition

Cognition 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.

Cognition is the set of abilities or processes that are part of nearly every human action while we are awake. It is how we process information, the way we understand the world, and how we apply knowledge and problem-solving strategies in our daily lives.