Human Cognition

Human cognition refers to the mental processes we use to understand and interact with the world, including perception, memory, and decision-making. Psychophysical laws, such as Weber's Law, describe how we perceive changes in stimuli; for example, we notice a difference in weight only when the change reaches a certain proportion. These laws illustrate how our senses and brain work together, highlighting that our perception is not an exact reflection of reality but rather a processed interpretation influenced by various factors, including context and experience. Understanding these principles helps clarify how we think and perceive our surroundings.