mental suspension of components while using or manipulating them; includes juggling parts of tasks, linking short- and long-term intentions & needs, & freedom from interference
programming one’s demeanor & actions to fit with emotional tone or needs of others
vigilance for intentional intake of information
the analysis of information to deal with challenges that are not immediately evident or achievable; reasoning can be inductive or deductive
effective oral musculature & voice control for intelligible speech
network of controls over brain performance, including mental energy, processing of incoming information, & regulation of output
generation of original ideas or perspectives
amount of material (verbal or nonverbal) that can processed, stored, or generated at one time
the capacity to gauge speech for the audience & context; includes selecting appropriate language for stages of relationships
using incoming information to trigger new ideas & connect with prior knowledge & experience
shared work & play that is cooperative, non-aggressive, & constructive
application of stepwise approaches to resolve complicated questions or challenges (sometimes called problem-solving)
integration of critical features composing a class of ideas or objects; includes formation, threading, application, revision, & retention
settlement of interpersonal disagreements without aggression (physical, verbal, or passive)
communication that is reciprocal & effective
innovative thought
mental abilities that cross over multiple constructs & functions
interpretation of language extending beyond the boundaries of sentences (e.g., lectures, verbal explanations, paragraphs, passages, books)
generation of extended pieces of language (e.g., paragraphs, reports, extended explanations, narratives) in a cohesive chain of sentences
reliability of cognitive energy supply
systematic appraisal of ideas, products, points of view, & opportunities (sometimes called critical thinking)
use of linguistic sounds, words, sentences, & discourse for communication (in oral, written, or signing format)
appropriate response inhibition; consideration of options for action, suppression of ill-advised output prior to acting or starting a task
control over hands & fingers for non-writing, dexterous movements, often entailing eye-hand interactions
smoothness & efficiency of speech & language production
appropriately sustaining, transitioning, & dividing focus on incoming information (sometimes called attention span or sustained attention)
motor abilities for handwriting
control over the body’s large muscles for coordinated, effective movement
inter-related processes that accomplish complex thinking & address sophisticated mental challenges
interpretation of complex linear information; use of serial order for logical thinking
nonverbal interpretation & manipulation of objects, imagery, & abstractions
appropriate use & monitoring of humor; understanding jokes
building & projecting a personal image that is appropriate & appealing to others (“self-branding”)
discerning or conveying true intentions & emotions
knowing how to launch a relationship or enter into a social contact
maintenance of optimal balance between domination of others & capitulation to peer/group pressures
processing & use of linguistic sounds, words, sentences, & discourse
retrieval of information, experiences, or skills; includes free recall (minimal cueing) & recognition (extensive cueing, such as multiple-choice)
storage of information; includes use of schema, categories, & strategies for accessible mental filing
capacity to maintain spaces, supplies, & task-related tools systematically arranged – “keeping track of belongings”
storage & recall of information over a brief span, extended periods, or while using or manipulating the information or task components
functions regulating the initiation & maintenance of cognitive energy flow for learning, work, & behavioral control
energy allocation for cognitive work
embedding of new ideas in one’s mind so that they are most meaningful & lasting, usually by portraying them in several ways
degree of knowledge about learning & insight into one’s own neurodevelopmental profile
use of word parts that convey or modify meanings
recognition & interpretation of word parts that convey some meaning
control over movement of large muscles, hands, & fingers
working or acting at a rate that is appropriate to the task, without rushing
receiving, distinguishing, manipulating, & retaining the language sounds (phonemes) composing words
facility to nurture positive relationships with influential people, who could affect one’s well-being, particularly adults
anticipation of likely outcomes (e.g., of plans, actions, events, & statements)
functions regulating the processing of incoming information
intensity of focus for interpreting & storing incoming stimuli/information
functions regulating the quality of academic output & behavioral control
verbal intonation, inflection, phrasing, & tonal variation during speech or oral reading
working at optimal speed to implement actions or interpret data efficiently
interpretation of linguistic sounds, words, sentences, & discourse (in oral, written, or signing format)
use of previous experience & prior knowledge to guide current action
discrimination between more & less important inputs (sometimes called selective attention)
capacity to focus on activities or topics yielding only moderate or low levels of excitation; relative need for intense stimulation & gratification
observing one’s own output & work (in process or after the fact) in order to detect mistakes or deviations from goals so as to make necessary modifications
knowledge of word meanings (sometimes called receptive vocabulary)
application of word meanings (sometimes called expressive vocabulary)
comprehension of word order & grammatical construction (sometimes called syntax)
accurate expression of thoughts deploying complete, grammatically correct syntax
storage & recall of steps, events, & other modes of serial ordering
generation of products & material in which the content is arranged in a meaningful serial order
brief registration of new information (which may be used, stored, or discarded); includes recoding & entry of modality-specific inputs
regulation of sleep/wake cycles
thinking that facilitates interpersonal interactions
monitoring & accurate interpretation of informative social signals (e.g., circumstances, facial expressions, gestures)
perceiving, monitoring, & responding within social settings
effect of muscular patterns (could be voluntary or involuntary) in creating an image that can facilitate relationships
storage & recall of shapes, symbols, images, & configurations
processing & production of material that is visual and/or exists in a spatial array
generation of products containing complex visual-perceptual features
interpreting relationships within & between spatial patterns & visual-spatial information (e.g., during sports or art appreciation)
working & thinking tactically to facilitate solving a problem or completing a task
monitoring & deployment of time intervals, schedules, & the staging of extended work – “keeping track of time”
processing, storage, & production of material that is linear or exists in a meaningful serial order
accurately discerning serial order in data
knowing what to discuss when, with whom, & for how long
development & extension of thoughts using language
understanding & use of language in social contexts
making sincere, positive, & appropriate comments to others to facilitate friendships & working relationships
recall of precise words with adequate efficiency/speed
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