Mental function
Mental functions and
cognitive processes are terms often used interchangeably (although not always correctly so, the term
cognitive tends to have specific implications - see
cognitive and
cognitivism) to mean such functions or processes as
perception,
introspection,
memory,
imagination,
conception,
belief,
reasoning,
volition, and
emotionone's ability to perceive things. In other words, in instance of perceiving is different from the ability that makes it possible.
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mental event