Higher Level of Cognition

Question 1

List what the higher level of cognition includes

Answer 1

judgment 
concept formation 
metacognition 
executive functions 
praxis 
cognitive flexibility 
insight 
learning

Question 2

Describe judgement?

Answer 2

• Mentally examining the aspects of different options and discrimination the variation in order to form an opinion or believe. Weight up options.

Question 3

Describe concept formation?

Answer 3

• The ability to organize information and develop ideas based on the common qualities of objects or situations. Linking pieces of information together to form an understanding.

Question 4

Describe metacognition

Answer 4

• Having an awareness of one’s own cognitive processes and the ability to manipulate and controls one’s own cognition “ thinking about thinking”

Question 5

Describe Executive functions

Answer 5

• Complex goal-directed behaviour such as decision making, abstract thinking, planning and carrying out plans.

Question 6

Describe praxis

Answer 6

• The ability to carry out sequential movements with correct timing and transitions between one movement and another.

Question 7

Describe cognitive flexibility

Answer 7

cognitive flexibility
- If the person is confronted with two or more concepts can they shift from one to the other? Does the activity require the person to shift from one idea to another?

Question 8

Describe insight

Answer 8

• Is related to self-awareness and having an understanding of ones strengths and weaknesses. Having a realistic concept of one’s physical and mental capabilities

Question 9

Describe learning

Answer 9

• Is the person learning something new