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CHAP 5

COGNITIVE PROCESS:
'Cognitive' is a term used in psychology to describe
anything related to thinking, learning, and understanding.
So when you hear people talk about cognitive skills or
processes, they are referring to different aspects of how
the brain works things like remembering information,
learning new things, paying attention, and processing all
of the information you encounter each day.

Cognitive abilities are something you use each and every


day. For example, when you are learning a new
instrument, you are using your cognitive skills to learn the
basics of music theory, pick up melodies, learn the notes,
and put that information together to produce music.

Types of Cognitive Processes:


There are many different types of cognitive
processes. They include:

1) Attention:
Attention is a cognitive process that allows people to
focus on a specific environmental change. Attention is
an important cognitive ability because it allows us to
focus on the information we need, while also filtering
out irrelevant distractions.

2) Language:
Language and language development are cognitive
processes that involve the ability to understand and
express thoughts through spoken and written words.
This allows us to communicate with others, including
conveying our own thoughts and learning about others.
It also plays an important role in thought.

3) Learning:
Learning requires cognitive processes involved in
taking in new things, synthesizing information, and
integrating it with prior knowledge. Cognitive
psychologists often study the mental processes that
involved in processing, comprehending, and
remembering information.

Memory:
Memory is an important cognitive process that allows
people to encode, store, and retrieve information. It is
a critical component in the learning process and
allows people to retain knowledge about the world and
their personal histories.
Perception:
Perception is a cognitive process that allows people to
take in information through their senses, then utilize
this information to respond and interact with the
world.

Thought:
Thought is an essential part of every cognitive
process. It allows people to engage in decision-
making, problem-solving, and higher reasoning.

What is an example of cognition?


Examples of cognition include paying attention to
something in the environment, learning something
new, making decisions, processing language, sensing
and perceiving environmental stimuli, solving
problems, and using memory.

Factors for Improving Cognitive Skills:


Cognitive processes are influenced by a range of
factors, including genetics and experiences. While you
cannot change your genes or age, there are things that
you can do to protect and maximize your cognitive
abilities:

Stay healthy:
Lifestyle factors such as eating a nutritious diet and
getting regular exercise can have a positive effect on
cognitive functioning.
Think critically:
Question your assumptions and ask questions about
your thoughts, beliefs, and conclusions.

Stay curious and keep learning:


A great way to flex your cognitive abilities is to keep
challenging yourself to learn more about the world.

Skip multitasking:
While it might seem like doing several things at once
would help you get done faster, research has shown it
actually decreases both productivity and work quality.

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