cognición
/koɣˈnisjon/noun★Intermediate
formal
The mental process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
Los estudios en psicología exploran cómo la cognición afecta el comportamiento.
Psychology studies explore how cognition affects behavior.
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This term is central to fields like psychology, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence.
Collocations
procesos cognitivoscognitive processesdificultades cognitivascognitive difficultiesterapia cognitivacognitive therapy
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Related Phrases
cognición socialphrase
social cognition
cognición distribuidaphrase
distributed cognition
💡Pro Tip
Academic Context
Use 'cognición' in formal discussions about mental processes, learning, or artificial intelligence.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'cognitio', meaning 'act of knowing' or 'knowledge'.
📝Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'cognición' is often used in academic or technical contexts, particularly in psychology and cognitive science.
Word Breakdown
cogni-
related to knowing or knowledge
root-ción
action or process
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