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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 InterpersonalIntrapersonalLinguistic

Logical-mathematicalMusicalNaturalisticSpatial

Gardner’s intelligence theory provides proof that each person can possess more than one kind of intelligence.

Does not arise from general elementIntelligence based on various independent

elementsTheory test total abilities

Word fluencyVerbal comprehensionSpatial visualizationNumber facilityAssociative memoryReasoningPerceptual 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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Hogan, T. P. (2007). Psychological testing: A practical introduction (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

Brainlightning . (2011). What should I know about cognitive function? . Retrieved from

http://www.brainlightning.com/research/cognitive.html

NHI. (2011). Cognitive Function. Retrieved from http://www.nhiondemand.com/viewcontent.aspx?mgid=143

Jackson, R. E. (1997). Individual Differences in Conotation: Selected Constructs and Measures. Los Angeles: The Regents

Of the University of California.

Neisser, U. (1996). Selection Portion of Intelligence: Knowns and Unknowns. American Psychologist Association .

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Motivational Teachers Quotes (2010)

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