Significance of Cognitive changes
Cognitive changes encompass various alterations in mental states and functions, observed in multiple contexts. In Mahayana, cognitive changes pertain to shifts in thoughts and emotions when entering different gardens. Scientifically, cognitive changes are related to memory, reasoning, and language alterations, signaling conditions like Alzheimer's, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and hypothyroidism. These changes can reflect both declines or enhancements in cognitive capabilities and may also be influenced by factors like aggression and environmental tasks, highlighting their complex nature across different scenarios.
Synonyms: Cognitive alterations, Cognitive transformations, Mental changes, Psychological alterations
In Dutch: Cognitieve veranderingen; In Finnish: Kognitiiviset muutokset; In Spanish: Cambios cognitivos
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Buddhist concept of 'Cognitive changes'
Cognitive changes in Buddhism denote the transformations in mental states experienced when entering various gardens, which subsequently impact an individual's thoughts and emotions, reflecting the profound interconnection between environment and psychological perception.
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) The shifts in mental state that occur upon entering the different gardens, influencing thoughts and emotions.[1]
The concept of Cognitive changes in scientific sources
Cognitive changes involve modifications in memory and reasoning, indicating early Alzheimer's signs, and can also manifest as non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease, highlighting their significance in understanding neurological disorders.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This refers to alterations in mental processes such as learning and memory, and the study suggests that physical activity may provide such changes.[2]