cognitive process
ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv ˈprəʊses
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Noun

1.
thinkingthe way the brain understands and solves problems
  • Cognitive processes help us solve puzzles.
thought process
2.
psychologyTECH.mental activity affecting knowledge and understandingTECH.
  • Cognitive processes like memory and perception are crucial for learning.
thought process
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Expressions with cognitive process

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basic cognitive processn.
the act of using your mind to understand
Memory is a basic cognitive process essential for learning new skills.
higher cognitive processn.
complex mental activities using knowledge and understanding
Critical thinking is a higher cognitive process.

Expressions with cognitive

cognitive disabilityn.
impairment in intellectual functioning
His cognitive disability requires special education services.
cognitive mapn.
mental map of one's environment
Animals use a cognitive map to find food.
cognitive abilityn.
mental skills used for thinking, learning, remembering, and solving problems
The test measures the cognitive ability required for complex technical work.
cognitive biasn.
tendency of human cognition to deviate from rational judgement
Cognitive bias can affect decision making and lead to errors in judgment..
cognitive staten.
state of awareness and thought, including reasoning and remembering
The medication improved her cognitive state within a few days.
cognitive therapyn.
therapy encouraging new perspectives on self and world
He used cognitive therapy to see himself positively.

Expressions with process

due processn.
justice administered by established rules and principles
Due process requires adherence to established legal procedures.
trust the processv.
have confidence in a plan or strategy
Even when it's tough, trust the process.
legal processn.
series of official steps by which a court handles a case
The legal process can take years when many witnesses must testify.
ease the processv.
make a task simpler or less difficult
We need to ease the process of applying for a loan.
in the processadv.
while doing something else
She was studying and in the process learned a lot.
learning processn.
series of steps through which someone gains knowledge or skills
Each student has a different learning process and needs varied teaching methods.
planning processn.
ordered set of steps used to prepare and organize future actions
The company reviewed its planning process to improve project delivery times.
rush the processv.
hurry through steps without proper care
They decided to rush the process and missed important details.
selection processn.
organized series of steps used to choose people things or options
The company updated its selection process to make hiring fairer.
thought processn.
mental progression where ideas are developed
Her thought process during the debate was incredibly sharp..

Terms related to cognitive process

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cognitioncognitivelyanalysiscomprehensionintellectperceptionproblem-solvingreasoningunderstandingattentionawarenesslearning

Terms with cognitive process included in their meaning

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judgementn.
psychology
cognitive process of reaching a decision
analytic thinkingn.
cognitive process
breaking down complex information into smaller parts
binary thinkingn.
opposing categories
cognitive process that divides concepts into two opposing categories
mental rejectionn.
cognitive process
refusal to accept an idea or belief
synthetic thinkingn.
cognitive process
combination of ideas into a complex whole
decidingn.
psychology
the cognitive process of reaching a decision
cognitionn.
mental process
result of a cognitive process
validationn.
logical reasoning
cognitive process of establishing valid proof

Examples of cognitive process in a sentence

  • Cognitive processes are crucial in decision making.
  • Cognitive processes are essential for problem-solving.

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  1. French:processus cognitif, ...
  2. German:kognitive Prozesse, Kognitiver Prozess, ...
  3. Italian:processo cognitivo, ...
  4. Spanish:procesos cognitivos, proceso cognitivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:processo cognitivo, ...
  6. Chinese:认知过程, 心理过程, ...
  7. Japanese:認知過程, 認知プロセス, ...
  8. Arabic:عَمَلِيَّة مَعْرِفِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּהֲלִיךְ קוֹגְנִיטִיבִי, תַּהֲלִיכִים קוֹגְנִיטִיבִיִּים, ...
  10. Russian:когнитивный процесс, познавательный процесс, ...
  11. Ukrainian:когнітивний процес, пізнавальний процес, ...
  12. Hindi:संज्ञानात्मक प्रक्रिया, ...
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