cognitive science

American  

noun

1. the study of the precise nature of different mental tasks and the operations of the brain that enable them to be performed, engaging branches of psychology, computer science, philosophy, and linguistics.

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cognitive science British  

noun

1. the scientific study of cognition, including elements of the traditional disciplines of philosophy, psychology, semantics, and linguistics, together with artificial intelligence and computer science

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Example Sentences

Cognitive science shows that mnemonics help memory, distinctive voice draws attention and a sense of joy strengthens retention.

From Salon • Sep. 4, 2025

Cognitive science the study of the brain and the mechanisms underlying thought, perception, memory, emotion, and other functions of the brain.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

Cognitive science has shown convincingly that actions undertaken without conscious effort are often far more successful than those subject to thought.

From New York Times • Mar. 31, 2017

Cognitive science has often gained crucial insights by studying people with singular brains, and Johnson is the first person with profound amnesia to be examined extensively with an fMRI.

From The New Yorker • Mar. 23, 2015

Cognitive science, social media and big data analytics, and the most recent Survey of the Afghan People, all indicate that cultural influence is possible.

From Newsweek