Cognition is defined as 'the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses. ... The modern word 'cognition' actually has its roots back to Latin, the word 'cognoscere' which is to 'get to know'.

Is there such a word as cognitive?

The adjective, cognitive, comes from the Latin cognoscere "to get to know" and refers to the ability of the brain to think and reason as opposed to feel. A child's cognitive development is the growth in his or her ability to think and solve problems.

What is the difference between cognitive and cognition?

Cognition is a term referring to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension. ... Cognitive psychology is the field of psychology that investigates how people think and the processes involved in cognition.