Body Functions- Specific Mental Functions Flashcards
Higher Level Cognitive- Judgement
Weighing up differing options to discriminating the differences to form an opinion.
Higher Level Cognitive- Concept Formation
Organise information and develop ideas based on common qualities of objects and situations.
Higher Level Cognitive- Metacognition
Awareness of ones own cognitive processes. Ability to manipulate/control ones own cognition.
Higher Level Cognitive- Praxis
Carry out sequence of movements with correct timing and transitions.
Higher Level Cognitive- Cognitive Flexibility
Person confronted with 2 or more concepts, they can shift from one to the other.
Higher Level Cognitive- Insight
Self-awareness, having understanding of strengths, weaknesses, physical and mental capabilities.
Higher Level Cognitive- Learning
Is person learning something new?
Attention- Sustained/Concentration
Maintaining concentration on an activity or specific stimuli for a long period of time.
Attention- Selective
Focusing on one or more stimuli.
Attention- Divided
Focusing on two or more stimuli.
Attention- Shifting
Attending to one task at a time, but for limited amounts of time.
Memory- Short Term
Stores information temporarily for about 30 seconds.
Memory- Working
Retains information whilst using it for a task.
Memory- Long Term
Information about past events stored for a long period of time.
Sequencing Complex Movements
- Regulating Speed
- Response
- Quality and time of motor production
- Mental control over movements (speed, timing, limiting unnecessary movements)
