Cognition

Word COGNITION
Character 9
Hyphenation cog ni tion
Pronunciations /kɒɡˈnɪʃən/

Definitions and meanings of "Cognition"

What do we mean by cognition?

The mental process of knowing, including aspects such as awareness, perception, reasoning, and judgment. noun

That which comes to be known, as through perception, reasoning, or intuition; knowledge. noun

Knowledge, or certain knowledge, as from personal view or experience; perception; cognizance. noun

A mental act or process, or the product of an act, of the general nature of knowing or learning. noun

The formation of a concept, judgment, or argument, or that which is formed; the acquisition of knowledge by thinking, or the knowledge itself. noun

A mental representation (the act or the product) which, by the operation of sensory perception or thought, is made to correspond to an external object, though not, it may be, accurately. The word cognitio was the ordinary scholastic term in this sense. Cognition was occasionally used by Hobbes, Cudworth, and other writers whose vocabulary was strongly influenced by the Latin, but is rarely met with in later English before Hamilton. noun

In old Scots law, a process in the Court of Session by which cases concerning disputed marches were determined. noun

Same as cognizance, 2. noun

Cognition by direct insight, and not by ratiocination. noun

Present perception of an object, with consciousness of it as an object. noun

Knowledge more or less readily capable of practical application: opposed to speculative or metaphysical cognition, which is either incapable or not readily capable of such application. noun

The act of knowing; knowledge; perception. noun

That which is known. noun

The process of knowing. noun

A result of a cognitive process. noun

The psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning noun

The process of knowing, of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought and through the senses.

A result of a cognitive process.

Relating to the mental abilities like thinking, remebering, learning etc. the "cogn" in cognitive is generally related to 'aware of something' like in cognizant and recognize. Urban Dictionary

The functioning of the brain. Synonyms with thinking. Urban Dictionary

Transitive verb : to ponder or meditate on usually intently intransitive verb : to meditate deeply or intently i mean really its just the same fucking word as cogitate but sounds infinitely better. Urban Dictionary

Cognitive enhancers (smart drugs) are supplements, herbs, foods, and drugs which enhances cognition. Some Cognitive enhancers reduce anxiety. Some Cognitive enhancers give you energy and focus. Some Cognitive enhancers enhance memory. Some Cognitive enhancers enhance wakefulness. Urban Dictionary

The act of hitting someone really hard in the head to bring them back to reality. Used by Natasha Romanoff in The Avengers. Urban Dictionary

A multidisciplinary subject composed of neuroscience, linguistics, computer science, philosophy and psychology that studies the mind. Urban Dictionary

A modern social disease whereby the afflicted have an uncontrollable biological need to shit out all of their menial mental musings. Urban Dictionary

An example of somebody displaying cognitively dissonant behaviour would be a situation where the persons views, values, beliefs etc are contradicted or opposed by one or other persons causing them mental (psychological) stress. At this point a state of cognition is triggered effectively causing them to refute, reject &/or miss-perceive the contradictory views, values or beliefs. Urban Dictionary

(verb). Often occurs when a person has spent an excessive amount of time in an intellectual situation (ie-- cramming for an exam, marathon seminar sessions, problem-solving) and is not longer able to process info due to mental fatigue. Even simple thinking (ie-- how do you toast bread, what is your boyfriend's sister's name?) is impaired because mentally wiped out. You may not be physically tired, but mentally feels like you are now an e-tard. Urban Dictionary

A condition of conflict or anxiety resulting from inconsistency between one's beliefs and one's actions, such as opposing the slaughter of animals and eating meat. Urban Dictionary

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The word "cognition" in example sentences

This is consistent with Wikipedia's definition: "The term cognition Latin: cognoscere, "to know", "to conceptualize" or "to recognize" refers to a faculty for the processing of information, applying knowledge, and changing preferences." ❋ James A. Shapiro (2012)

It should, however, be noted that there are similar difficulties in defining the term cognition Holyoak and Gordon 1984, p. 62, and, of course, rationality. ❋ Amitai Etzioni (1988)

Bounded cognition is a huge problem for EMH — most people cannot actually grasp what is going on. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The Alzheimer's Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say all adults can take steps to improve or maintain cognition: ❋ Unknown (2009)

If there were any categories where blacks did better as a group, I think it would come down to comparability (i. e that cognition is not directly comparable because of different statistical strengths and weaknesses). ❋ Unknown (2010)

Behavior Therapy – encourage persons to behave differently can cause new changes in cognition ❋ Unknown (2009)

Does everyone in ID think all this research into cognition is useless, a waste of money? ❋ Unknown (2008)

Besides being nice to look at (and a neat demonstration of fluid mechanics), this phenomenon also might throw some light on dolphin cognition, since the skill to create the rings is a bit subtle and tends to be taught from one dolphin to the next via careful observation and practice. ❋ Unknown (2008)

From the net-gang hobos (and their remarkable, cellular-automata driven fleamarkets) to the weird economic boom in cognition research, to the idea of leisure unions and anti-work activist techno-triumphalists, this book fizzes with awesome ideas. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I am arguing for epistemological priority given to an external reality, in that the self-reflexive act about cognition is itself dependent on the external. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Extremely low birth weight young adults reported more functional limitations in cognition, sensation, mobility, and self-care, compared with control subjects. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Cerebellum found to be important in cognition and behavior ❋ Unknown (2005)

A cognition is like a perception not because it's as plain as day but because it's as clear as mud. ❋ Unknown (2005)

_ -- The word cognition is used throughout as the English equivalent of this, except in places where the context shows that it means acquaintance merely. ❋ Alfred Binet (1884)

This imagery and representations of the qualities of things without us is that we call our cognition, imagination, ideas, notice, conception, or knowledge of them. ❋ Unknown (1650)

example - A person with more cognitive [skills] is more likely to [get a job] in [GOOGLE]. ❋ Pihu (2014)

The Cognition [Psychology] [students] are not cogniting [today]. ❋ Finnals (2013)

-cognitate [nigga] ❋ Sumfuck (2013)

Cognitive enhancers that give you wakefulness: Modafinil, Armodafinil, Hydrafinil, Flodafinil (Flmodafinil, Fluoromodafinil, Lauflumide) Cognitive enhancers that give you memory: Phenylpiracetam Hydrazide, Arecoline Hydrobromide, Oxyracetam, Piracetam, N-Acetyl-Selank, Semax. Cognitive enhancers that gives you energy: 4F-MPH, Adderall, Ritalin, Khat (has cathinone and cathine), Caffeine and B Vitamins, Ethylamphetamine, Blue Speed, Prolintane, a-PVP. Stack stimulants with [7,8-Dihydroxyflavone] (Tropoflavin) to prevent any brain damage. Cognitive enhancers that reduces anxiety: Propranolol (also good for PTSD and stage fright), Etizolam, 2-methyl-2-butanol, Afobazole. Cognitive enhancers that help with socialization: IndanylAminoPropane (mild), MDEA, [Blue Molly]. Other Cognitive enhancers: Fish, [Omega 3's], Vitamin D3, B Vitamins, Ashwaghanda, Ginkgo, Kava, Kratom (relaxes you, kills pain, give you energy, and makes you happier), [eugeroic] king NZT (with Flodafinil). ❋ CognitiveFuel (2023)

[Barton]: "Why am I back? How'd you get him out?" [Romanoff]: "[Cognitive recalibration]. I hit you really hard in the head." ❋ Bieber H8R (2015)

"[So what] do you [study]?" "Cognitive science." "So you are going to be a [psychologist]?" "No." ❋ Senethys (2014)

Twitter [whores] should [seek] [professional help] for their cognitive dysentery. ❋ TNunnster (2010)

"smoking will most likely cause you to have [cancer] you know?" "[hmmm] I'm not so sure I know people who have smoked all their lives and they're fine, plus I [enjoy it] anyway.." this is cognitive dissonance ❋ Oberon (2019)

Sally spent 12 hours straight studying for some class, and therefore is unable to describe the most basic things, like how to [make a sandwich]. She is now cognitively fucked. [I can't even] think of a [good enough] example because I've been working on this stupid problem for 13 hours and now I'm cognitively fucked and want a beer. ❋ Sleepywantbeer (2009)

This child is going through a state of cognitive dissonance as he imitates his [hero] while [physically] [beating] his friends. ❋ Nee - Oh - Corn (2003)

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