Cognitive ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Cognitive ( adjective )

Relating to the mental processes of perception, memory, and reasoning, especially as they affect learning and behavior.

Origin:

The word cognitive is derived from the latin word "cognoscere" meaning "to know, recognize" and the suffix -ive which denotes the adjective form of a noun.

Examples:

1. The cognitive abilities of children develop rapidly during the first few years of life.
2. Cognitive psychology is the branch of psychology that studies mental processes such as attention, language use, perception, problem solving, memory, and thinking.
3. The cognitive decline associated with aging can make it difficult for older adults to remember things.
4. Cognitive therapy is a type of psychotherapy that aims to change the way people think and feel about certain things.
5. The cognitive load of a task is the amount of mental effort required to complete it.

(As a noun)

Cognitive ( noun )

Relating to the mental processes of perception, memory, and reasoning, especially as they affect learning and behavior.

Origin:

The word cognitive is derived from the latin word "cognoscere" meaning "to know, recognize" and the suffix -ive which denotes the adjective form of a noun.

Examples:

1. The cognitive abilities of children develop rapidly during the first few years of life.
2. Cognitive psychology is the branch of psychology that studies mental processes such as attention, language use, perception, problem solving, memory, and thinking.
3. The cognitive decline associated with aging can make it difficult for older adults to remember things.
4. Cognitive therapy is a type of psychotherapy that aims to change the way people think and feel about certain things.
5. The cognitive load of a task is the amount of mental effort required to complete it.