flexibilidade cognitiva
[flɛk.si.bi.li.ˈda.dɨ kog.ni.ˈti.va]
nounfemininepl: flexibilidades cognitivas
cognitive flexibility
1. The mental ability to switch between different thoughts, adapt to new information, and adjust strategies or perspectives in response to changing circumstances.
Cognitive flexibility allows you to solve problems creatively when the first approach doesn't work.
A flexibilidade cognitiva permite que você resolva problemas de forma criativa quando a primeira abordagem não funciona.
2. A component of executive function that enables individuals to transition smoothly between mental sets or tasks.
Children with high cognitive flexibility adapt quickly to new school environments.
Crianças com alta flexibilidade cognitiva se adaptam rapidamente a novos ambientes escolares.
3. The capacity to reconsider assumptions and change one's mindset based on new evidence or insights.
Professional success often depends on cognitive flexibility and willingness to learn.
O sucesso profissional frequentemente depende da flexibilidade cognitiva e disposição para aprender.
Related Idioms & Phrases
pensar fora da caixa (to think outside the box)
adaptar-se às mudanças (to adapt to changes)
mudar de perspectiva (to change perspective)
ter mente aberta (to be open-minded)
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