Cognitive Skills

Updated:

11/12/24

Cognitive skills are the mental capabilities that enable individuals to process information, reason, remember, and relate. These skills include literacy, self-reflection, logical reasoning, abstract thinking, critical thinking, introspection, and mental arithmetic. In the workplace, cognitive skills are essential for interpreting data, solving problems, focusing attention, and learning new information. They form the foundation for effective decision-making and problem-solving, impacting overall performance and productivity.

Cognitive skills are the mental capabilities that enable individuals to process information, reason, remember, and relate. These skills include literacy, self-reflection, logical reasoning, abstract thinking, critical thinking, introspection, and mental arithmetic. In the workplace, cognitive skills are essential for interpreting data, solving problems, focusing attention, and learning new information. They form the foundation for effective decision-making and problem-solving, impacting overall performance and productivity.

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