cognition

Classification: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases

Classification of perception corresponds to categorization, which helps interpret what is perceived. All human cognitive categories together form the mental representation of the world. Misclassifications of perception occur in the context of delusions. What is classification? Classification is a part of cognitive perceptual processing and is often associated with the expression of categorical perception. Classification … Classification: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases

Lateralization of the Brain: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases

Brain lateralization refers to the structural and functional differences between the hemispheres of the cerebrum. Functional differences crystallize a left-hemispheric dominance in language processes. In childhood brain lesions, the hemispheres compensate for the damage entirely. What is brain lateralization? Brain lateralization refers to the structural and functional differences between the hemispheres of the cerebrum. The … Lateralization of the Brain: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases

Organization: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases

Organization is the substep of perception that structures sensory impressions and generates first sense. The organization is preceded by the primary sensory impression (the sensation), with the classification of the perception taking place afterwards. In neglect, the organization of stimuli on one side of the body is disturbed. What is the organization? Organization is the … Organization: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases

Perception: What is it Anyway?

“Wara neman” – for the ancient Germanic peoples, this meant paying attention to something. From this moment until “perceiving”, i.e. grasping how something is, many complex processes take place in the body in which numerous structures are involved. In order to survive, the organism has to find its way in its environment – an environment … Perception: What is it Anyway?

Perception: Irritant

Perceived information can be divided into groups; correspondingly, the receptors that respond to these stimuli: Mechanoreceptors respond to mechanical stimuli, i.e., pressure, touch, stretch, or vibration. They mediate tactile perception (sense of touch) and, together with the sense of balance in the inner ear, proprioception, i.e., the position and movement of the limbs in space … Perception: Irritant

Perception: Illusions and Disturbances

Since our perception never corresponds one hundred percent with reality, the boundary to perceptual illusions or disorders is fluid. For example, we perceive colors even though light itself is not colored, but only has different wavelengths that are interpreted accordingly by the visual organ and brain; many animals, for example, perceive colors differently than humans. … Perception: Illusions and Disturbances

Cognition: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases

Simply put, cognition is the human ability to think. However, this process makes use of various information processing processes, including cognitive abilities such as attention, learning ability, perception, remembering, orientation, creativity, imagination and the like, besides mental processes such as opinions, thoughts, intentions or desires. Emotions have an important influence on thinking. Perception and conception … Cognition: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases

Interpretation: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases

Interpretation as part of perception is a cognitive performance. Interpretation is closely related to the other cognitive abilities of observation and judgment. People observe a situation, interpret the facts, and then form a judgment. What is interpretation? Interpretation is closely related to the other cognitive abilities of observing and judging. The term interpretation goes back … Interpretation: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases