Cognitive science

noun phrase

Definition: An interdisciplinary field devoted to the scientific study of the mind, cognition, and information-processing processes, drawing on such areas as psychology, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, linguistics, philosophy, anthropology, and education [Hohol 2021].

Example in context: “Cognitive science offers a body of knowledge that provides such a theoretical foundation, which can both deepen and extend our knowledge of behaviour in projects.” [Stingl et al. 2025]

Synonyms: cognitive studies (occasional loose variant, not a strict terminological synonym)

Related terms: cognition; mind; information processing; neuroscience; psychology; artificial intelligence; linguistics