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Mind
Mind (/maɪnd/) is a set of cognitive faculties including consciousness, perception, thinking, judgement, language and memory. It is usually defined as the faculty of an entity's thoughts and consciousness.
Etymology
The word "mind" comes from the Old English "gemynd" meaning memory, remembrance, state of being remembered, consciousness, mind.
Related Terms
- Consciousness: The state of being aware of and able to think and perceive; awareness.
- Perception: The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
- Thinking: The process of considering or reasoning about something.
- Judgement: The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
- Language: The method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way.
- Memory: The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mind
- Wikipedia's article - Mind
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