An animal that is apparently aware of its circumstances and uses reasoning to achieve a goal is said to have ____.
A) conditioning
B) habituation
C) cognition
D) imprinting
E) learning

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Cognition refers to the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses. It encompasses processes such as awareness, perception, reasoning, and judgment, which are all indicative of an animal being aware of its circumstances and using reasoning to achieve goals.

An Animal That Is Apparently Aware of Its Circumstances and Uses