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Animal Cognition, Pg. 1133 Cognition – the ability of an animal’s nervous system to perceive, store, process, and use information gathered by sensory receptors Pg. 1133 Some scientists study problem solving – e.g., tool making!! Mechanisms animals use in their movement through space Kinesis – change in activity or turning rate as a result of a stimulus Taxis – movement away from or toward a stimulus Use of landmarks - Remember! LANDMARKS!! Learning landmarks! Ages? Mechanisms animals use in their movement through space Kinesis – change in activity or turning rate as a result of a sti