​What Does Cognition Mean

question 9

Multiple Choice

​What does cognition mean?

• A)Competition for resources
• B)​Thought and knowledge
• C)​Brain activity
• D)​Social interaction

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Division

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for stressful or energetic activity, often termed the "fight or flight" system.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, such as heart rate and digestion.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain, involved in complex brain functions such as thought, language, memory, and consciousness.

Escape Behaviors

Actions taken to avoid or remove oneself from uncomfortable, difficult, or distressing situations or feelings.