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Table of contents
- 1. Introduction to Psychology1h 43m
- 2. Psychology Research2h 20m
- 3. Biological Psychology2h 41m
- 4. Sensation and Perception28m
- 5. Consciousness and Sleep32m
- 6. Learning1h 26m
- 7. Memory34m
- 8. Cognition37m
- 9. Emotion and Motivation35m
- 10. Developmental Psychology1h 20m
- 11. Personality1h 17m
- 12. Social Psychology1h 18m
- 13. Stress and Health41m
- 14. Psychological Disorders1h 27m
- 15. Treatment1h 24m
8. Cognition
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The term _____ refers to the mental activity that takes place in the brain when a person is processing information, and includes things such as problem solving, communication, and organization of material.
A
cognition
B
rumination
C
brain scanning
D
mental imaging

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Begin by understanding the context of the question, which is about mental activities related to processing information.
Identify key activities mentioned: problem solving, communication, and organization of material.
Consider the definitions of each term provided as options: cognition, rumination, brain scanning, and mental imaging.
Cognition is a broad term that encompasses all mental activities related to processing information, including problem solving, communication, and organization.
Conclude that the term that best fits the description of mental activities involved in processing information is 'cognition'.
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