Cognition

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q. What comprises cognition?

a. Thinking, reasoning, memory, attention, and perception.

q. What is thinking and what is the nature of thought?

a. Thinking is the process of using the mind to consider, reason, or reflect, and the nature of thought involves the manipulation of information to form ideas, solve problems, and make decisions.

q. What is a concept?

a. a mental representation or idea that categorizes objects, events, or experiences sharing common features.

q. How is the exemplar different from the prototype?

a. An exemplar is a specific instance of a category, while a prototype is an abstract, idealized representation of a category's average or most typical member.

Problem-solving - uses cognitive processes to identify, analyze, and find solutions to challenges or obstacles.

Decision making - choosing between different options or courses of action.

Cognitive biases - systematic errors in thinking that affect judgments and decisions.