COGNITION

COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Cognitive psychology is the study of mental processes such as

memory, problem solving, decision making, perception, and
language. While Cognition is the process.
 WHAT IS COGNITION?
 Cognition is a mental processes involved in gaining knowledge
and Organization of small information.
 These cognitive processes include thinking, knowing,
remembering, judging, and problem solving.These are higher-
level functions of the brain and encompass language,
imagination, perception, and planning.
 COGNITION ACCORDING TO PIAGET?

 Jean Piaget, who viewed cognitive in terms of assimilation

and accommodation.
 Assimilation is the process of adopting new information.
 Accommodation refers to accommodate new ideas and
information into already existing information. 
TYPES OF COGNITIVE PROCESSES
 There are many different types of cognitive processes. These
include:
 Perception
 Language
 Learning
 Memory
 Perception
 Attention
Uses of Cognition
Cognitive processes affect every aspect of life, from school to work to relationships.

Some specific uses for these cognitive processes include the following.

Forming Memories
Learning New things
Making Decisions