Question

The term used to describe the mental activities involved in the processes of acquiring and using knowledge is:_____

a. Cognition
b. Non-mental.
c. Unacademic.
d. Unscholarly

Answer 1

Answer: COGNITION.

Explanation: Cognition is the process of thinking which is the process of knowing, of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought and through the senses.

The ability to solve problems is an example of Cognition. For example, if the weather is too cold, we know to wear warm clothes, put on the heater and stay indoors if possible.