Significance of Cognitive capacity
Cognitive capacity is defined across various perspectives. In Tibetan Buddhism, it encompasses an individual's inherent ability to perceive and relate to diverse meanings and the potential of sound-words to create cognitions. Vedanta views it as the intellectual ability to understand complex ideas. Science defines cognitive capacity as the ability to acquire, process, and use knowledge, often measured by IQ tests, and includes the mental capacity to understand and make decisions, such as in Advance Medical Directives, influenced by substances like saffron.
Synonyms: Mental capacity, Cognitive ability, Intellectual capacity, Cognitive function, Cognitive skills, Intellectual ability
In Dutch: Cognitieve capaciteit; In Finnish: Kognitiivinen kapasiteetti; In Spanish: Capacidad cognitiva; In German: Kognitive Kapazität
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Buddhist concept of 'Cognitive capacity'
Cognitive capacity in Buddhism highlights an individual's inherent ability to perceive and understand meanings, influenced by potency, alongside the potential of word-sound to evoke cognitions, emphasizing the interplay between perception and language.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) The inherent ability within an individual to perceive, understand, and relate to different meanings, stemming from the discussion on potency.[1] (2) The potential of the word-sound to generate cognitions in individuals.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Cognitive capacity'
In Hinduism, cognitive capacity signifies an individual's intellectual ability, shaping their comprehension of intricate concepts and influencing their philosophical understanding within the spiritual and cultural frameworks of the tradition.
From: Mandukya Upanishad (Gaudapa Karika and Shankara Bhashya)
(1) The intellectual ability of an individual, which influences their capacity to understand complex ideas.[3]
The concept of Cognitive capacity in scientific sources
Cognitive capacity is defined as an individual's ability to acquire, process, and utilize knowledge, commonly evaluated through IQ tests, serving as a critical measure of intellectual potential and learning capability.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is improved by saffron, and crocin is the most biologically active component of saffron, affecting memory and anxiety.[4] (2) Cognitive capacity, referring to a patient's ability to understand and make decisions, is an important factor to consider when drawing up an Advance Medical Directive, ensuring the patient fully understands the implications of their choices.[5]