Glossary C
Glossary C
Cognitive equilibrium refers to Piaget’s term for the state of affairs in which there is a balanced, or harmonious, relationship between one’s thought processes and the environment.
Deutsch: Kognitive Flexibilität / Español: Flexibilidad Cognitiva / Português: Flexibilidade Cognitiva / Français: Flexibilité Cognitive / Italiano: Flessibilità Cognitiva
Cognitive Flexibility in the context of psychology refers to the mental ability to switch between thinking about two different concepts, and to think about multiple concepts simultaneously. It's a crucial aspect of executive functions, which are a set of cognitive processes that manage, control, and regulate other cognitive processes. Cognitive flexibility enables individuals to adapt their thinking and behavior in response to changing environments, demands, and strategies. It is associated with resilience, problem-solving, and creativity, allowing people to effectively cope with new and unexpected situations, understand multiple perspectives, and integrate new information.