AP PSYCHOLOGY

COGNITION

THINKING CONCEPTS AND CREATIVITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is thinking?
A
the process to exercise well
B
the process to travel from one place to another
C
the process of using your mind to consider or reason about something
D
the process of cooking
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thought is the process of using your mind to consider something. It can also be the product of that process: an idea or just the thing you’re thinking about.

Detailed explanation-2: -Thinking, also known as ‘cognition’, refers to the ability to process information, hold attention, store and retrieve memories and select appropriate responses and actions. The ability to understand other people, and express oneself to others can also be categorised under thinking.

Detailed explanation-3: -Metacognition-the process of thinking about thinking, or achieving a deeper understanding of one’s own thought process, is a crucial piece of the puzzle when it comes to achieving success.

Detailed explanation-4: -Alternate Synonyms for “thought process": thinking; thought; cerebration; intellection; mentation; higher cognitive process.

Detailed explanation-5: -3 Modes Of Thinking: Lateral, Divergent & Convergent Thought.

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