Day 26 Vocabulary

Relating to the mental processes of perception, memory, and reasoning.

" The new learning program was designed to improve students' cognitive skills and critical thinking."

A systematic pattern of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment.

" He was suffering from cognitive bias, as he was making decisions based on his personal beliefs rather than on logical facts."

The state of having inconsistent thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes, especially as it relates to behavioral decisions and attitude change.

" She was experiencing cognitive dissonance, as her actions of overeating were in conflict with her beliefs about a healthy lifestyle."

Having knowledge or being aware of something; mindful.

" Be cognizant of your surroundings at all times, especially when walking alone at night."

The arrangement of the elements within a work of art.

" The painting's composition used a diagonal line to create a sense of movement and energy."

The tendency to search for, interpret, and favor information that confirms one's own beliefs.

" He was suffering from confirmation bias, as he only read news articles that supported his own political views."

Bent or twisted out of shape; not straight.

" The crooked old fence was a testament to the passage of time, as it was old and rotting in some places."

A style of painting that uses geometric shapes and forms to represent a subject from multiple viewpoints.

" Pablo Picasso's work is a famous example of Cubism, with his paintings showing a subject from multiple angles."

A person in charge of a museum or art gallery, responsible for selecting and organizing the exhibits.

" The museum's curator spent years traveling the world to collect the artworks for the new exhibition."

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.

" The new curriculum for the high school was designed to focus on STEM subjects and prepare students for college."

An attitude of deep mistrust and a belief that all people are motivated by self-interest.

" His cynicism about the new leader was deep-seated, as he believed that no politician could ever be truly selfless."

The act of causing someone to believe something that is not true; trickery.

" The entire scheme was an act of deception, built on a foundation of lies and misdirection."

Intended to teach, particularly in having a moral lesson as an ulterior motive.

" The book was too didactic for my taste, as it was more of a lecture than a story."

A collection of documents containing detailed information about a particular person or subject.

" The detective compiled a comprehensive dossier on the suspect, detailing every known fact about his life and past crimes."