Children's Cognitive Abilities

Definition

Children's cognitive abilities refer to the mental processes and capacities that children possess, such as thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and memory formation.

Related terms

Theory of Mind:

Theory of mind refers to the ability to understand and attribute mental states (such as beliefs, desires, and intentions) to oneself and others.

Executive Functions: Executive functions are higher-order cognitive processes involved in planning, organizing, decision-making, inhibitory control, and working memory.

Fluid Intelligence:

Fluid intelligence is the ability to think logically and solve novel problems independent of acquired knowledge.