Defining Cognition

Question 1

What is cognition?

Answer 1

• Inner processes and product of the mind
  Attention
  Memory
  Planning
  Reasoning
  Problem solving
  Fantasizing, about a topic

Question 2

What are the 3 main issues research focus on in cognitive development?

Answer 2

1. Identify typical course of cognitive development
2. Identify individual differences in cognitive development
3. Uncovering mechanisms of cognitive development
   How
   Why