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cognition

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information processing

information processing In psychology, information processing can refer to the mental handling of cues or information that helps a person form an appropriate response.

In psychology, information processing can refer to the mental handling of cues or information that helps a person form an appropriate response. In the social context described here, problems processing social cues can make it harder for children to choose suitable behavior in everyday situations.