Social cognition

The set of cognitive processes involved in understanding and responding to social information, including recognising emotions, interpreting intentions, understanding sarcasm and figurative language, taking others' perspectives, and navigating social norms. Social cognition can be impaired by traumatic brain injury, autism, dementia, and other neurological conditions, creating barriers to both face-to-face and online social interaction. Designing for impaired social cognition may involve providing explanations of ambiguous content, flagging sarcasm or irony, and supporting clearer communication.