Cognitive Science (Noun)
Meaning
The field of science concerned with cognition; includes parts of cognitive psychology and linguistics and computer science and cognitive neuroscience and philosophy of mind.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Cognitive science is an interdisciplinary field that seeks to understand the workings of the human mind and brain.
- She earned a degree in cognitive science and now works in artificial intelligence research.
- The university offers a range of courses in cognitive science, including cognitive psychology and linguistics.
- The study of cognitive science combines insights from psychology, computer science, philosophy, and neuroscience to understand human cognition.
- The cognitive science lab is working on a project to develop a computer model of human decision-making.