The phrase refers to individuals' understanding that they and others think, feel, perceive, and have private experiences.

cognitive activities are mental processes through which we make sense of the world around us or get to know or experience our environment (internal and external). examples of cognitive activities are reasoning, thinking, perceiving, decision-making, listening, observing,etc.

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i had an assignment in the biology course where i should write a few paragraphs about an experience. the teacher didn't give us a rubric. if i had one i could have paid closer attention to the criteria that has the highest scores. this could have improved my grade.

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