cognitive science
[/ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv ˈsaɪəns/]
nounfemininepl: cognitive sciences / ciências cognitivas
ciência cognitiva
1. An interdisciplinary field that studies the mind and intelligence through the integration of psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, philosophy, and artificial intelligence
Cognitive science seeks to understand how the human mind processes information and learns.
A ciência cognitiva procura entender como a mente humana processa informações e aprende.
2. The scientific study of mental processes including perception, memory, language, reasoning, and problem-solving
Researchers in cognitive science investigate how people acquire and retain knowledge.
Pesquisadores em ciência cognitiva investigam como as pessoas adquirem e retêm conhecimento.
3. A discipline that examines the mechanisms of cognition through computational modeling and empirical research
Cognitive science uses computer simulations to model human thinking patterns.
A ciência cognitiva utiliza simulações computacionais para modelar padrões de pensamento humano.
Cognitive science is a well-established academic field in both Brazil and the USA, with major research centers and university departments. In Brazil, it has grown significantly since the 1990s, with research groups focusing on cognition, artificial intelligence, and neuroscience. The term is used primarily in academic, scientific, and technological contexts, and is not commonly used in everyday Brazilian Portuguese conversation. It represents the intersection of multiple disciplines and reflects modern scientific approaches to understanding human intelligence.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cognitive science research
cognitive science perspective
interdisciplinary cognitive science
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