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... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > intelligence, ability, and aptitude > aptitude > academic ability > skills (abilities) > cognitive skills
... > social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > educational psychology > aptitude > academic ability > skills (abilities) > cognitive skills
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > educational psychology > aptitude > academic ability > skills (abilities) > cognitive skills
social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > education beyond schools > cognitive skills
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > sociology of education > education beyond schools > cognitive skills
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > psychology and behavior > mental development and functions > cognitive skills

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cognitive skills  

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  • Cognitive skill refers to an individual's ability to gain meaning and knowledge from their experiences and information that is presented to them. Cognition is the capacity to learn and think about new information, the ability to process and articulate that acquired knowledge, and then relate and apply it to previously gained information. [Source: Sociology of Education: An A-to-Z Guide; Cognitive Skill/Intellectual Skill]

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