Mental Process (Noun)
Meaning
(psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents; "the process of thinking"; "the cognitive operation of remembering".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The psychologist studied the mental process involved in solving complex mathematical problems.
- Her mental process was disrupted by the constant noise and distractions.
- The artist's mental process was a jumble of creativity and anxiety as she worked on her latest commission.
- Researchers have identified several distinct mental processes that contribute to human decision-making.
- Understanding the mental process of memory formation can help improve learning and retention strategies.