Significance of Cognitive function
Cognitive function encompasses a variety of mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, such as memory, attention, reasoning, and decision-making. Different philosophical and scientific perspectives explore cognitive function, highlighting its importance in personal development and daily living. For instance, in Vaishnavism, cognitive function aims for divine enlightenment, while science emphasizes its role in learning and memory, which can be influenced by factors like nutrition and health conditions. Understanding these diverse views can help enhance cognitive abilities.
Synonyms: Mental capacity, Cognitive ability, Mental function, Intellectual function, Brain function, Reasoning ability, Cognitive performance, Intellectual ability, Cognitive abilities, Mental processes
In Dutch: Cognitieve functie; In German: Kognitive Funktion; In Finnish: Kognitiivinen toiminto; In Spanish: Función cognitiva
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Buddhist concept of 'Cognitive function'
Cognitive function in Buddhism encompasses the mental processes essential for sustaining life and fostering awareness, emphasizing their significance in the Buddha's journey of relinquishment and pursuit of enlightenment.
From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) The mental processes that contribute to sustaining life and creating awareness, discussed in the context of the Buddha's relinquishment.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Cognitive function'
Cognitive function in Hinduism encompasses mental abilities like perception and understanding, affected by fasting; integrates mind and body through raja yoga; and emphasizes directing mental processes toward divine enlightenment rather than control.
From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)
(1) The mental abilities that include seeing, hearing, thinking, understanding, and working, which are compromised when fasting without food.[2]
From: Sri Krishna-Chaitanya
(1) The mental process that should be directed towards receiving divine enlightenment rather than dominating it.[3]
From: Yoga-sutras (Vedanta Commentaries)
(1) The various functions of the mind that can be impacted by the practice of raja yoga, which integrates bodily functions as expressions of a single life force.[4]
The concept of Cognitive function in scientific sources
Cognitive function encompasses mental processes like perception, memory, and reasoning, essential for knowledge and comprehension. It can decline with aging, potentially benefiting from brain tonics and certain spices aimed at enhancing these abilities.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) The mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and understanding, affecting how children learn and behave.[5] (2) Higher-level mental processes such as perception, memory, and consciousness that are managed by the brain.[6] (3) The mental process of acquiring knowledge and understanding, which may be enhanced by intermittent fasting through various metabolic benefits.[7] (4) The mental processes that allow us to perceive, think, remember, and learn.[8] (5) The mental processes related to knowledge, understanding, and awareness that may benefit from moderate caffeine intake.[9]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) The mental processes that involve thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering, which can be impacted following a stroke.[10] (2) Mental processes such as perception, memory, and reasoning that can be adversely affected by traumatic brain injuries.[11] (3) Mental processes involving learning, memory, and the ability to comprehend information, assessed in the study following treatments administered to rats.[12] (4) Refers to the mental processes involved in learning such as attention, memory, and problem-solving, which were assessed in the study.[13] (5) The mental processes by which individuals acquire knowledge and understanding, potentially explored through the study of Perak Man's skull.[14]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) Mental processes that can be disturbed in individuals with Madonmada due to underlying etiological factors.[15] (2) Cognitive functions are mental processes that include thinking, reasoning, and memory, which can be impaired in conditions like Unmada.[16] (3) A term referring to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, often affected in individuals with cerebral palsy.[17] (4) Mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding through experience, including memory, attention, and reasoning.[18] (5) The mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and senses; impacted by stress.[19]
From: AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
(1) Processes that involve the acquisition, storage, and retrieval of information, related to memory and intelligence.[20] (2) The mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and senses, modulated by FI.[21] (3) Mental processes such as thinking, learning, memory, and reasoning that are fundamental to comprehension and decision-making.[22] (4) Mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, which were assessed through behavioral tests in the study.[23] (5) Mental capacities related to the processes of perception, attention, memory, reasoning, and language.[24]
From: Ayushdhara journal
(1) Mental processes such as memory, attention, and reasoning, which can be affected by conditions like Apasmara.[25] (2) A domain of mental function referring to processes like memory, attention, and other intellectual abilities, assessed in the context of Alzheimer's disease.[26] (3) Cognitive function encompasses mental processes like thinking, learning, and memory, which are supported by Medhya Rasayana.[27] (4) Mental processes such as perception, memory, and reasoning, which can be impacted in conditions like schizophrenia.[28] (5) Mental processes involving thinking, learning, memory, and awareness, which can be impacted by stress.[29]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
(1) Cognitive functions involve mental processes such as memory, speech, and comprehension that can be impaired due to alcohol abuse.[30] (2) Mental processes including attention and memory that are enhanced through practices like trataka.[31] (3) Mental processes such as attention, memory, and cognition which are enhanced during the practice of dhyana.[32] (4) The mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including perception, reasoning, and memory.[33] (5) The mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning impacted by sleep quality, particularly in elderly populations.[34]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
(1) The mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, which certain spices may help improve.[35] (2) The mental processes that enable perception, memory, reasoning, and decision-making.[36]
From: Ancient Science of Life
(1) The mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, memory, and judgment.[37]
From: Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
(1) The mental processes involving knowing, which may be positively influenced by the consumption of green tea.[38]