C1nounformalpsychologyscience
US/kɑːɡˈnɪʃ.ən/
UK/kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən/
the mental process of thinking, learning, remembering and understanding
In context
The study looked at how sleep affects memory and cognition.
Cognition develops quickly in the first few years of a child's life.
Some researchers believe that exercise can improve cognition in older adults.
Words that go with cognition
verb + noun
- improve cognitionLearning a language may improve cognition.
- study cognitionPsychologists study cognition in young children.
- affect cognitionStress can affect cognition in surprising ways.
adjective + noun
- human cognitionHuman cognition is shaped by language and culture.
- impaired cognitionPoor sleep can lead to impaired cognition.
noun + noun
- cognition and memoryCognition and memory both decline with age.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
the cognition abilityCorrect: cognitive ability