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Record Type: Main
Scope Note: Interrelated, generally "higher-order" cognitive skills that enable human beings to comprehend experiences and information, apply knowledge, express complex concepts, make decisions, criticize and revise unsuitable constructs, and solve problems -- used frequently for a cognitive approach to learning that views explicit "thinking skills" at the teachable level
Category: Learning and Perception
Broader Terms: Cognitive Ability; Skills;
Narrower Terms: n/a
Related Terms: Abstract Reasoning; Basic Skills; Cognitive Development; Cognitive Processes; Cognitive Style; Communication Skills; Comprehension; Concept Formation; Convergent Thinking; Creative Thinking; Critical Thinking; Decision Making; Decision Making Skills; Evaluative Thinking; Interpretive Skills; Intuition; Language Skills; Learning Modalities; Learning Processes; Learning Strategies; Listening Skills; Logical Thinking; Mathematics Skills; Mental Computation; Metacognition; Problem Solving; Productive Thinking; Reading Skills; Reflection; Research Skills; Science Process Skills; Skill Development; Study Skills; Visualization; Writing Skills;
Used For Cognitive Skills; Higher Order Skills; Reasoning Skills;
Use Term n/a
Add Date: 04/25/1990
Postings: 8588

 

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