Cognition Glossary

Browse 6 cognition terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.

6 Cognition Terms

Chinese Room
A philosophical thought experiment proposed by John Searle to argue that symbol manipulation alone may not constitute genuine understanding, even if outputs...
Cognitive Architecture
A high-level design intended to model or support aspects of cognition such as memory, planning, perception, and decision-making in a unified system. The term...
Cognitive Bias AI
Biases in AI behavior that resemble human cognitive biases, or discussions of human cognitive bias as it applies to designing and evaluating AI systems. The...
Cognitive Load AI
The mental effort required from users to work effectively with an AI system, especially when reviewing outputs, correcting errors, or understanding uncertain...
Dual Process Theory
A theory from cognitive science that distinguishes between fast intuitive reasoning and slower deliberate reasoning. In AI discussions it is often used as an...
Neurodiverse
Describing a group or environment that includes people with different neurological profiles, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, or other cognitive differences. In...

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