Central Cognitive Mechanisms

Central cognitive mechanisms are the core mental processes that enable us to think, learn, remember, and solve problems. They include functions like attention (focusing our awareness), perception (interpreting sensory information), memory (storing and retrieving information), language (communicating thoughts), and reasoning (making decisions). These mechanisms work together seamlessly to help us understand the world, adapt to new situations, and perform daily tasks. Essentially, they are the fundamental mental tools that support all our higher-level thinking and behavior.