Multiple choice

The term cognition refers to

  1. predicting the future

  2. analysis and synthesis

  3. thinking or knowing

  4. introspection

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Cognition refers to mental processes involved in thinking, knowing, remembering, and understanding. It includes perception, judgment, reasoning, and decision-making. Option A (predicting future) is not cognition itself. Option B (analysis/synthesis) are cognitive processes but not the definition. Option D (introspection) is a specific method, not cognition.