Observable Results from Cognitive Skills
ImprovementObservable Results from Cognitive Skills
Improvement
As cognitive skills are developed, individuals often exhibit
behavioral changes that can be observed by those around them.
Specific changes and the degree of those changes will vary by
individual. Some changes may occur over an extended period of time,
as the individual’s acquisition of knowledge accelerates. Here are
some of the changes clinicians and educators suggest looking
for:
- Improved attention span and focus
- Less distractibility
- More self-confidence
- Fewer careless errors
- Completion of tasks faster and more accurately
- Less frustration with difficult tasks
- Increased attention to detail
- Improved ability to follow directions
- Increased retention of learned materials
- Faster recall of information
- Improved visualization
- Better reading comprehension
- Enhanced thinking ability
- Increased motivation and effort
- Greater ability to handle challenges and setbacks
- Improved academic and work performance
- Increased productivity
- Better communication with parents, peers, and teachers
- Higher expectations and aspirations
- More positive overall attitude about learning and life
Each individual starts with different strengths and weaknesses in
cognitive skills. As cognitive skills are not the only factors that
can impact behaviors such as the above; individual experiences and
results will vary.
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