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NEED FOR COGNITION

By N., Sam M.S.

is the need and strong desire to stretch ones cognitive capabilities with tests of numerical and literal content. This trait is more so highlighting the desire to challenge oneself cognitively, but it is not necessarily a precursor for good cognitive performance.

NEED FOR COGNITION: "Some individuals, normally who also have a need for achievement, will display signs of a need for cognitive, characterized as needing to stretch their cognitive abilities with problems."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "NEED FOR COGNITION," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/need-for-cognition/ (accessed March 26, 2023).
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