cognitive science
English edit
Etymology edit
The term cognitive science was coined by Christopher Longuet-Higgins in his 1973 commentary on the Lighthill report.
Noun edit
cognitive science (plural cognitive sciences)
- The multidisciplinary study of mind and behavior.
Usage notes edit
Cognitive science differs from cognitive psychology in that algorithms that are intended to simulate human behavior are implemented or implementable on a computer.
Synonyms edit
Translations edit
multidisciplinary study of mind and behavior
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