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The Knowledge Cognitive Layer is a level of the Cognitive Model. See: Appendix I: Cognitive Model

Figure 1: The Knowledge Layer of the Cognitive Model

Yingxu Wang ¹⁾ defines Knowledge, the third level of cognitive objects, as learned and comprehended the information. Knowledge includes creative products generated by the brain embodied by concept networks and behavioral processes. The former represents the form of to-be knowledge; while the latter embodies the form of to-do knowledge, more precisely classified using the following categories of intelligence: reflexive, perceptive, cognitive, and instructive.

Yingxu Wang ²⁾ summarizes Knowledge as a justified true belief.

Stavros and Albrant ³⁾ define Knowledge as a concept relating appropriate collection of Information concepts together, such that its intent is useful.