Human cognition refers to the mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding. This includes various functions such as perception, memory, reasoning, and decision-making. These processes allow individuals to interpret information from their environment, solve problems, and make choices based on past experiences. Cognition is influenced by both biological factors, such as brain structure and function, and environmental factors, including culture and education. Researchers study cognition through various methods, including psychological experiments and neuroscience techniques, to better understand how people think, learn, and interact with the world around them.