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COGNITIVE SKILL [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Continuing Education
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- metacognitive skill
1, record 1, English, metacognitive%20skill
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A constructivist account of learning ... describes a learner as doing some task, and also as reflecting upon the task and the learning. Such an account fits well ... especially with the importance we see for the development of metacognitive skills, for which the "reflecting upon" is vital. 2, record 1, English, - metacognitive%20skill
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Two recent trends in ITS((intelligent tutoring system)) research... are a greater emphasis on cognitive and metacognitive skill acquisition, and a move towards providing a wider range of interaction styles. 2, record 1, English, - metacognitive%20skill
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See metaknowledge, metacognition. 3, record 1, English, - metacognitive%20skill
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Éducation permanente
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- capacité métacognitive
1, record 1, French, capacit%C3%A9%20m%C3%A9tacognitive
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Comportement d'auto-estimation de la compétence : capacité métacognitive d'une personne. 1, record 1, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20m%C3%A9tacognitive
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-08-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Industrial and Economic Psychology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- deep work
1, record 2, English, deep%20work
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The author] defines deep work as :"professional activities performed in a state of distraction-free concentration that push [the] cognitive capabilities to their limit. These efforts create new value, improve your skill, and are hard to replicate. " 2, record 2, English, - deep%20work
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie industrielle et économique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- travail intense
1, record 2, French, travail%20intense
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- travail en profondeur 2, record 2, French, travail%20en%20profondeur
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le travail intense se fait dans un état de concentration absolue, sans distractions, et permet d'accomplir des tâches complexes et fournir rapidement du travail de qualité. 3, record 2, French, - travail%20intense
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-07-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
- Psychology (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Developmental Profile 4
1, record 3, English, Developmental%20Profile%204
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- DPTM-4 1, record 3, English, DPTM%2D4
correct, see observation
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A comprehensive assessment instrument used to evaluate development in individuals from birth to age 21 years 11 months on five scales(physical, adaptive behaviour, social-emotional, cognitive and communication). It has a yes-or-no response format that includes 190 test items, each describing a particular skill. 2, record 3, English, - Developmental%20Profile%204
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
DPTM-4: written DPTM-4. 2, record 3, English, - Developmental%20Profile%204
Record 3, Key term(s)
- DP-4
- DP4
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Developmental Profile 4
1, record 3, French, Developmental%20Profile%204
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- DPTM-4 1, record 3, French, DPTM%2D4
correct, see observation
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DPTM-4 : s'écrit DPTM-4. 2, record 3, French, - Developmental%20Profile%204
Record 3, Key term(s)
- DP-4
- DP4
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-10-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cognitive Psychology
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
- Education Theory and Methods
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cognitive ability
1, record 4, English, cognitive%20ability
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- mental ability 2, record 4, English, mental%20ability
correct
- cognitive skill 3, record 4, English, cognitive%20skill
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cognitive abilities are the brain-based skills [needed] to carry out any task from the simplest to the most complex. They have more to do with the mechanisms of how [to] remember, problem solve, and pay attention rather than with any actual knowledge. 4, record 4, English, - cognitive%20ability
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examples of cognitive abilities include verbal, spatial, psychomotor and processing-speed ability. 5, record 4, English, - cognitive%20ability
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie cognitive
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- capacité cognitive
1, record 4, French, capacit%C3%A9%20cognitive
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- habileté cognitive 2, record 4, French, habilet%C3%A9%20cognitive
correct, feminine noun
- aptitude cognitive 3, record 4, French, aptitude%20cognitive
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Psicología cognitiva
- Psicometría y psicotécnica
- Teorías y métodos pedagógicos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- aptitud cognitiva
1, record 4, Spanish, aptitud%20cognitiva
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-03-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Work and Production
- Labour and Employment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- micro-task
1, record 5, English, micro%2Dtask
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- microtask 2, record 5, English, microtask
correct
- micro-work 3, record 5, English, micro%2Dwork
correct
- microwork 4, record 5, English, microwork
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A task derived from a larger task, which requires human intelligence and can be completed with little specialized skill, time or cognitive effort. 5, record 5, English, - micro%2Dtask
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Travail et production
- Travail et emploi
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- microtâche
1, record 5, French, microt%C3%A2che
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Si l'on divise] le travail en «microtâches» réalisées par une multitude de travailleurs, [ce travail] peut [...] être accompli en quelques jours. 2, record 5, French, - microt%C3%A2che
Record 5, Key term(s)
- micro-tâche
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-01-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Recruiting of Personnel
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- functional competency
1, record 6, English, functional%20competency
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cognitive, personal and interpersonal skill and competency. 1, record 6, English, - functional%20competency
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Recrutement du personnel
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- compétence fonctionnelle
1, record 6, French, comp%C3%A9tence%20fonctionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Habileté et compétence cognitive, personnelle et interpersonnelle. 1, record 6, French, - comp%C3%A9tence%20fonctionnelle
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2015-03-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
- Labour and Employment
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cognitive learning
1, record 7, English, cognitive%20learning
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cognitive learning techniques developed from the notion that :"If clients are clear on what they want to do, why mess around with reinforcement and models? Why not just tell them to do it. "Common approaches to using cognitive learning are behavioural contracts, problem solving approaches, skill training, and cognitive restructuring. 2, record 7, English, - cognitive%20learning
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
- Travail et emploi
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- apprentissage cognitif
1, record 7, French, apprentissage%20cognitif
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Apprentissage cognitif. Les méthodes d'apprentissage cognitif découlent de la thèse suivante : «Si le client sait ce qu'il veut, pourquoi s'embarrasser de renforcement et de modèles? Pourquoi ne pas lui dire simplement de passer à l'action?» L'apprentissage cognitif fait souvent appel aux contrats de comportement, aux méthodes de résolution de problèmes, à la formation et à la restructuration cognitive. 2, record 7, French, - apprentissage%20cognitif
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comportamiento humano
- Trabajo y empleo
- Inteligencia artificial
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- aprendizaje cognitivo
1, record 7, Spanish, aprendizaje%20cognitivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El foco se traslada del profesor al estudiante, y de la enseñanza al aprendizaje. Se vuelve con ello al aprendizaje cognitivo, es decir, a concienciar al alumno de los errores cometidos, y contrastarlos con las formas correctas en lugar de pretender una automatización de estructuras sin la intervención del metalenguaje. 1, record 7, Spanish, - aprendizaje%20cognitivo
Record 8 - internal organization data 2014-02-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Cognitive Psychology
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- social cognitive skill
1, record 8, English, social%20cognitive%20skill
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- socio-cognitive skill 2, record 8, English, socio%2Dcognitive%20skill
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Do important social cognitive skills, such as the ability to think through advanced theory-of-mind problems or adopt other people’s perspective, also increase to a peak in middle age and decline later? 3, record 8, English, - social%20cognitive%20skill
Record 8, Key term(s)
- social-cognitive skill
- sociocognitive skill
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie cognitive
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- habileté sociocognitive
1, record 8, French, habilet%C3%A9%20sociocognitive
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- aptitude sociocognitive 2, record 8, French, aptitude%20sociocognitive
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est possible d’utiliser les habiletés sociocognitives non seulement pour des intentions positives (p. ex., l’empathie, la communication), mais aussi pour des intentions nuisibles telles que les moqueries et l’intimidation. 3, record 8, French, - habilet%C3%A9%20sociocognitive
Record 8, Key term(s)
- habileté socio-cognitive
- aptitude socio-cognitive
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2013-01-31
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Military Training
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- education objective
1, record 9, English, education%20objective
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- EdOs 1, record 9, English, EdOs
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An education objective supports the development of educational requirements and is a description of the cognitive skill or applied knowledge the individual will demonstrate, including the desired levels of achievement that will be demonstrated under specific conditions. 1, record 9, English, - education%20objective
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- objectif d'éducation
1, record 9, French, objectif%20d%27%C3%A9ducation
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- OÉduc 1, record 9, French, O%C3%89duc
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les objectifs d’éducation appuient l’établissement des exigences pédagogiques et décrivent les capacités cognitives ou les connaissances appliquées que l’apprenant doit posséder, y compris les niveaux de compétence à atteindre dans des conditions données. 1, record 9, French, - objectif%20d%27%C3%A9ducation
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-10-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- skill refinement
1, record 10, English, skill%20refinement
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Improving a procedural skill (such as touch typing) by knowledge compilation and repeated practice. 2, record 10, English, - skill%20refinement
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are two basic forms of learning : knowledge acquisition and skill refinement.... The second kind of learning is the gradual improvement of motor and cognitive skills through practice, such as learning to ride a bicycle or to play the piano.... This form of learning, often called skill refinement... occurs at a subconscious level by virtue of repeated practice. 1, record 10, English, - skill%20refinement
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- raffinement de dextérité
1, record 10, French, raffinement%20de%20dext%C3%A9rit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On peut distinguer deux formes d'apprentissage. - L'acquisition de connaissances [...]. - Le raffinement de dextérité par la pratique. Apprendre, selon cette optique consiste à corriger progressivement, par une pratique répétée, les déviations observées par rapport à un comportement désiré. Cette forme d'apprentissage humain recouvre des processus mentaux, moteurs et sensoriels (on pensera à l'apprentissage d'un instrument de musique). 1, record 10, French, - raffinement%20de%20dext%C3%A9rit%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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