Cognitive Functions

Question 1

Memory

Answer 1

★ Basic cognitive function

★ Includes the following:
- Short term: Memories that are held for a matter of seconds or minutes
- Long term: Includes the accumulation of information over a lifetime
- Working: Involves STM storage and active manipulation of new information

Question 2

Executive Function

Answer 2

★ Higher-order cognitive skills
★ EF requires awareness and conscious effort

★ Includes skills such as
- Conceptualization / categorization
- Schemas & scripts
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Metacognition