Cognitive Science Concepts

noun the quality or state of being in agreement or harmony

• The congruity between the company's mission statement and its actions is commendable.
• There is a lack of congruity between what he says and what he does.
• I can't believe the congruity of her outfit, it's on point!
• In the painting, the artist used congruity of colors to create a sense of harmony.

noun the part of a computer in which data or program instructions can be stored for retrieval

• The study aimed to investigate the effects of aging on memory function.
• I have a vivid memory of our trip to the beach last summer.
• My memory is so bad, I always forget where I put my keys.
• The old house held many memories within its walls.

noun the act of making something explicit or clear

• The explicitation of the terms in the contract ensured clarity for both parties involved.
• She asked for explicitation of the instructions so she wouldn't make any mistakes.
• The teacher's explicitation of the assignment was on point.
• His explicitation of his emotions through art was truly inspiring.

noun a way in which something can be understood or interpreted

• The psychologist analyzed the patient's construal of the traumatic event.
• I don't agree with her construal of the situation.
• His construal of the party was totally off.
• Her construal of the painting was like seeing a whole new world.

noun the act of paying attention or noticing something

• The researcher's keen advertence to detail allowed them to uncover significant patterns in the data.
• Pay closer advertence to the instructions next time so you don't make the same mistake.
• I didn't have enough advertence to realize the consequences of my actions.
• Her advertence to the subtle nuances of the painting revealed its hidden meaning.