Thought refers to mental processes involving perception, cognition, problem-solving, decision-making, memory retrieval, and more. It encompasses all internal mental activities in which we engage consciously or unconsciously.
Related terms
Cognitive psychology: Cognitive psychology focuses on studying mental processes, including perception, attention, memory, language, and problem-solving.
Schema: A schema is a mental framework or organized knowledge structure that helps us interpret and understand new information.
Cognitive biases: Cognitive biases are systematic errors in thinking that can influence our judgment and decision-making abilities.