The cognitive variable

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The Cognitive Variable

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• Andiana Ayu Lestari• Apri Kartika Sari• Dewi Atin Surya• Dinda Novianti• Fara Indah Permata

Harahap• Lely Nurfiah• Nova Irianti

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University of Muhammadiyah Tangerang

What is Cognitive Variable ?

Cognitive variables are means

people use every day to process

information. These variables are

used to describe why one person is

lacking in artistic ability, yet

exhibits high competence in a

specific area. (By Hobie Anthony, eHow Contributor, What are Cognitive Variables ?,http://www.ehow.com/info_8654319_cognitive-variables.html, retrieved on : 2013-04-27)

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The Orig

ins of C

ognition

The cognitive process came about more than twenty-three centuries ago, beginning with Aristotle and his interest in the inner workings of the mind and how they affect the human experience. Centuries later, as psychology became a blooming other scientists like :• Wilhelm Wundt, • Herman Ebbinghaus, • Mary Whiton Calkins, • and William James.

The Functions of Cognitive Variable

Some functions of Cognitive Variable,

such as :• Metacognition as knowledge of ways to

thinking, thought structures and the capacity to control and modify cognitive learning process

• Understanding the language of science and the humanities

• Development of imagination to stimulate objects and processes

• Capacity to formulate problems and take decisions to solve them

• Capacity to search for and process information

• etc (By Hobie Anthony, eHow Contributor, What are Cognitive Variables ?,http://www.ehow.com/info_8654319_cognitive-variables.html, retrieved on : 2013-04-27)



There are three of main cognitive variable, such as :

• Memory

• Intelligence

• Aptitude

"Memory" is the storage of information and

past experiences for the purpose of present

day application or use.

There are two kinds of memory, such as :

• Semantic memory

• Episodic memory

MEMORY

(By Hobie Anthony, eHow Contributor, What are Cognitive Variables ?,http://www.ehow.com/info_8654319_cognitive-variables.html, retrieved on : 2013-04-27)



“Intelligence” is often measured

in terms of the Intelligence

Quotient, or IQ. IQ is a measure of

your ability to solve problems and

understand concepts. There is a

strong correlation between having

a high IQ and academic success.

INTELLIGENCE




"Aptitude" generally refers

to an individual's verbal,

numerical or abstract

reasoning skills.

For the sake of practical

application, aptitude refers

to a person's ability to

learn or adapt certain new

skills.

APTITUDE




Cognitiv

e

Learning

Style

Cognitive learning refers to the ability to solve

problems by learning, thinking, and memorizing and

is commonly thought of as being part of one's

personality.

There are four basics cognitive learning styles:

• Multiple intelligence,

• Mental self-government,

• Modalities,

• Mind style.

(By Daniella Lauren eHow Contributor, What are Cognitive

Variables ?,http://www.ehow.com/info_8654319_cognitive-variables.html, retrieved on : 2013-04-27)

COGNITIVE LEARNING STYLE


How to Improve

Cognitive Variable

• To keep cognitive ability from diminishing we need to make our brain work.• Stay creative by do some

research to get ideas and then be proactive and make it happen.

• Do brain exercise to improve cognitive function.

• Read and write daily if possible, both of these tasks work the mind and help keep cognitive ability from slipping away.

• Lastly, eat healthy and add more brain foods to your diet. Consume foods rich in antioxidants and foods that contain vitamins A, C, E and B complex.




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The cognitive variable