Holden, an engineer, was at his workplace trying to figure out how to design the brake system for a new car. He found himself continually going through the process of acquiring information, and then storing, retrieving it, and using it in order to complete his job. Which of the following concepts best describes the entire process in which Holden was engaging?


Answer: cognition

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Psychology