Mental Process

Cognitive functions occurring within the mind.

/ˈmentəl ˈprɒsəs/

The term 'mental process' originates from the combination of 'mental,' referring to the mind, and 'process,' denoting a series of actions or steps.

Mental processes are like thinking, remembering, and feeling - everything that happens inside your head when you're using your brain.

The study of mental processes is called cognitive psychology
Memory isn't perfect
we often unconsciously change our memories over time
Attention is a limited resource, meaning we can only focus on a few things at once

What are mental processes? They include thinking, remembering, and problem-solving
How do we study them? Researchers use experiments and observations to understand how people think and feel
Why are mental processes important? They help us make decisions, learn new things, and interact with the world

thought process cognitive activity

cognition psychology

perception memory attention language problem-solving decision making

mind brain

cognitive process