cognitive

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to mental processes such as perception, memory, learning, reasoning, and judgment.

• The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cognitive
demonstrative , comprehensive , progressive

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Variants

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cognitive , cognitively , cognitive behavior therapy , cognitive behavioral therapy , cognitive dissonance , cognitive dissonances , cognitive science , cognitive sciences , cognitive scientist , cognitive therapies , cognitive therapy

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'cognoscere', meaning 'to get to know'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cognitive' was first used in psychology by Wilhelm Wundt in the late 19th century.

2. The field of cognitive science was founded in the 1950s by Ulric Neisser.

3. The study of cognitive processes is important in understanding how we think, learn, and communicate.

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Related Concepts

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1. Perception: The process of interpreting and organizing sensory information in order to understand and navigate the environment.

2. Memory: The ability to store and retrieve information.

3. Learning: The process of acquiring new knowledge and skills.

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Quotes

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1. Homo sapiens' survival is founded in their filling an evolutionary niche referred to as the "cognitive" niche.

   - Daniel Grassam,{it}Skeptical Inquirer{/it},July/August 2001

2. Researchers are debating whether heading balls can dent the "cognitive" skills of young soccer players for life.

   - Lisa McLaughlin,{it}Time{/it},5 June 2000

3. Further into the forebrain, motor functions trail off and "cognitive" functions, involving planning and thinking about the future, begin.

   - Sandra Blakeslee,{it}New York Times{/it},8 Nov. 1994

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Culture

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In psychology and cognitive science, the term 'cognitive' refers to mental processes and abilities. It has been a major focus of research in these fields since the mid-20th century. The term has also been used in education and business to refer to the ability to learn and apply knowledge and skills.

How to Memorize "cognitive"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a brain processing information.
   - Visualize the different mental processes such as perception, memory, and learning.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cognitive' with 'mental processes'.
   - Associate it with the brain and learning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'PERCEIVE' to remember the different mental processes: Perception, Emotion, Reasoning, Comprehension, Intelligence, Vision, and Execution.
   - Use the phrase 'Getting to know' to remember the etymology of the word.

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