Glossary

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Cognitive Science/Psychology (14 terms)

A

Attention

Sustained concentration on specific stimuli.

C

Creativity

The ability to generate novel and valuable ideas.

Critical Thinking

Objective analysis and evaluation of information.

E

Empathy

The capacity to understand others' feelings.

Executive Function

Higher-order processes for planning and task management.

F

Flow State

Complete immersion in skillful activity.

I

Intelligence

The capacity to think rationally and adapt.

Intuition

Immediate understanding without conscious reasoning.

L

Long Term Memory

Storage of information for extended periods.

M

Memory

The process of encoding, storing, and retrieving information.

Metacognition

Awareness of one's own thought processes.

R

Resilience

The ability to recover from adversity.

S

Short Term Memory

System holding limited information briefly.

W

Working Memory

Temporary storage for information in current awareness.