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According to Brain-lightning (2011), the term cognitive function is used to define the state of conscientiousness (alertness and orientations), attention span and memory of a person.
Bodily-kinesthetic Interpersonal Intrapersonal Linguistic
Logical-mathematical Musical Naturalistic Spatial
Gardner’s intelligence theory provides proof that each person can possess more than one kind of intelligence.
Does not arise from general element Intelligence based on various independent elements Theory test total abilities
Word fluency Verbal comprehension Spatial visualization Number facility Associative memory Reasoning Perceptual speed
Differences Psychometric approaches Cultural roles Processes
Cognition Conotation Affection
Intelligence Tests Broader abilities measured by IQ tests. Future performance By IQ tests Ability to apply information in new ways is assessed by IQ tests
Achievement tests Achievement tests (reading, math, etc.) are more based on explicit learning at school or home. Achievement test marks change more often. Achievement tests the control of actual information.
According to NHI (2011), thinking and awareness are based on integrated and organized thoughts, subjective experiences, emotions, and mental processes, each of which consist, to a certain extent, in anatomically determined regions of the brain.
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