cognición

/koɣˈnisjon/
nounIntermediate
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

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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
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-ción
action or process
suffix
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