cognitive processing
[KOG-ni-tiv PROSS-es-ing]
nounpl: cognitive processings
processamento cognitivo
1. The mental activity involved in acquiring, storing, and using knowledge; the series of mental operations by which information is perceived, analyzed, and transformed
Cognitive processing is essential for learning and problem-solving.
O processamento cognitivo é essencial para a aprendizagem e resolução de problemas.
2. The brain's ability to take in information, interpret it, and use it to make decisions or form memories
Children develop faster cognitive processing skills through education and practice.
As crianças desenvolvem habilidades de processamento cognitivo mais rápido através da educação e prática.
3. In psychology and neuroscience, the computational mechanisms underlying attention, perception, memory, and reasoning
The study of cognitive processing has revolutionized our understanding of the human mind.
O estudo do processamento cognitivo revolucionou nossa compreensão da mente humana.
This term is widely used in Brazilian and Portuguese educational systems, particularly in special education and psychology. In the USA, it's common in clinical psychology, education, and artificial intelligence discussions. In Brazil, understanding cognitive processing is increasingly important in educational reform and diagnosis of learning disabilities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cognitive processing speed - velocidade de processamento cognitivo
higher-order cognitive processing - processamento cognitivo de ordem superior
visual cognitive processing - processamento cognitivo visual
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