Also known as cognitive functions, cognitive abilities are brain-based skills that people need to carry out tasks, whether simple or complex, relating to learning, problem-solving, reasoning, and the use of thisinformation in our daily lives. These core skills help people process information and use what they’ve learned to solve problems or perform tasks. Examples of cognitive skills include: Auditory processing Divided attention Logic and reasoning Long-term memory Selective attention Sustained attention Visual processing Working memory In the past, schools emphasized improving students’ grades and scores in standardized tests by pushing…
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