Cognitive Processes Vocabulary

noun the act or condition of forgetting; a state of being forgetful

• The patient's forgetfulness may be a symptom of a larger cognitive issue.
• I have to write everything down because my forgetfulness is getting worse.
• My forgetfulness is off the charts today, I keep losing my keys.
• Forgetfulness is like a fog that clouds the mind, making it hard to remember even the simplest things.

noun a general statement or concept obtained by inference from specific cases

• It is important to avoid making sweeping generalizations based on limited data.
• Don't jump to conclusions without all the facts; generalizations can be misleading.
• Making assumptions without knowing all the details is a rookie mistake; avoid generalizing.
• Just because one person had a bad experience doesn't mean it's a generalization for everyone.

noun An idea or opinion produced by thinking or occurring suddenly in the mind

verb Past tense of think, to have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something

• Her thought process was meticulous and thorough, leading to well-informed decisions.
• I never thought he would actually show up to the party, but there he was.
• I thought we were going to hang out today, but he totally ghosted me.
• The thought of starting a new chapter in life filled her with both excitement and anxiety.