cognitive skills
[/kɒɡˈnɪtɪv skɪlz/]
nounpl: cognitive skills
habilidades cognitivas
1. Mental abilities and processes used for learning, thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and understanding information
Cognitive skills include memory, attention, language comprehension, and analytical thinking.
As habilidades cognitivas incluem memória, atenção, compreensão de linguagem e pensamento analítico.
2. The capacity to process information and apply knowledge in practical situations
Developing strong cognitive skills is essential for academic success.
Desenvolver habilidades cognitivas fortes é essencial para o sucesso acadêmico.
3. Mental functions that enable perception, learning, and decision-making
Children develop cognitive skills through play and exploration.
As crianças desenvolvem habilidades cognitivas através de brincadeiras e exploração.
In both American and Brazilian educational contexts, cognitive skills are central to curriculum development and assessment. Brazil emphasizes cognitive skill development through the National Common Curricular Base (BNCC). In the USA, the term is widely used in psychology, education, and workplace training. Employers in both countries increasingly value cognitive skills as essential for adapting to technological change.
NYC Slang
brain skills; thinking game
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