Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Learning new skills refers to acquiring knowledge or abilities in areas previously unfamiliar or unpracticed. It involves modifying existing neural connections within the brain through practice and repetition.
Cognitive flexibility is the ability to adapt and switch between different tasks, concepts, or mental frameworks. It plays a vital role in learning new skills.