This is a little explanation about cognitive variable.

1. English as Foreign Language
The Cognitive Variable
Created by :
• Andiana Ayu Lestari
• Apri Kartika Sari
• Dewi Atin Surya
• Dinda Novianti
• Fara Indah Permata Harahap
• Lely Nurfiah
• Nova Irianti
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English Department
University of Muhammadiyah Tangerang

3. Cognitive variables are means people
use every day to process information.
These variables are used to describe
why one person is lacking in artistic
ability, yet exhibits high competence in a
specific area.
(By Hobie Anthony, eHow Contributor, What are
Cognitive Variables ?,
http://www.ehow.com/info_8654319_cognitive-
variables.html, retrieved on : 2013-04-27)

5. The cognitive process came about
more than twenty-three centuries
ago, beginning with Aristotle and
his interest in the inner workings
of the mind and how they affect
the human experience. Centuries
later, as psychology became a
blooming other scientists like :
• Wilhelm Wundt,
• Herman Ebbinghaus,
• Mary Whiton Calkins,
• and William James.

7. Some functions of Cognitive Variable, such as :
• Metacognition as knowledge of ways to thinking,
thought structures and the capacity to control and
modify cognitive learning process
• Understanding the language of science and the
humanities
• Development of imagination to stimulate objects
and processes
• Capacity to formulate problems and
take decisions to solve them
• Capacity to search for and process
information
• etc
(By Hobie Anthony, eHow Contributor, What are
Cognitive Variables ?,
http://www.ehow.com/info_8654319_cognitive-
variables.html, retrieved on : 2013-04-27)

8. There are three of main cognitive
variable, such as :
• Memory
• Intelligence
• Aptitude

9. "Memory" is the storage of information and past
experiences for the purpose of present day
application or use.
There are two kinds of memory, such as :
• Semantic memory
• Episodic memory
(By Hobie Anthony, eHow Contributor,
What are Cognitive Variables ?,
http://www.ehow.com/info_8654319_
cognitive-variables.html, retrieved on :
2013-04-27)

10. “Intelligence” is often measured in
terms of the Intelligence Quotient, or
IQ. IQ is a measure of your ability to
solve problems and understand
concepts. There is a strong correlation
between having a high IQ and
academic success.
(By Hobie Anthony, eHow Contributor, What are Cognitive
Variables ?,
http://www.ehow.com/info_8654319_cognitive-
variables.html, retrieved on : 2013-04-27)

11. "Aptitude" generally refers to
an individual's verbal,
numerical or abstract
reasoning skills.
For the sake of practical
application, aptitude refers to a
person's ability to learn or
adapt certain new skills.
(By Hobie Anthony, eHow Contributor, What are Cognitive
Variables ?,
http://www.ehow.com/info_8654319_cognitive-variables.html,
retrieved on : 2013-04-27)

13. Cognitive learning refers to the ability to solve problems by
learning, thinking, and memorizing and is commonly thought
of as being part of one's personality.
There are four basics cognitive learning styles:
• Multiple intelligence,
• Mental self-government,
• Modalities,
• Mind style.
(By Daniella Lauren eHow Contributor, What are Cognitive Variables ?,
http://www.ehow.com/info_8654319_cognitive-variables.html, retrieved
on : 2013-04-27)

15. • To keep cognitive ability from diminishing we need to make
our brain work. • Stay creative by do some research to
get ideas and then be proactive and
make it happen.
• Do brain exercise to improve cognitive
function.
• Read and write daily if possible, both
of these tasks work the mind and help
keep cognitive ability from slipping
away.
• Lastly, eat healthy and add more brain
foods to your diet. Consume foods
rich in antioxidants and foods that
contain vitamins A, C, E and B
complex.
(By Hobie Anthony, eHow Contributor, What are
Cognitive Variables ?,
http://www.ehow.com/info_8654319_cognitive-
variables.html, retrieved on : 2013-04-27)