Cognitive processing - Types of Cognitive Processing

Types of Cognitive Processing

Type of Cognitive Processing	Brief Description
Linear	Processing information from part to whole in a straight forward logical progression.
Holistic	Processing information from whole to part; sees the big picture first, not the details.
Sequential	Processing information in order from first to last.
Random	Processing information without priority; jumps form one task to another.
Symbolic	Processes symbols and pictures; likes to use letters, words and mathematical symbols.
Concrete	Processes things that can be seen, or touched – real objects.
Logical	Processes information piece by piece using logic to solve a problem.
Intuitive	Processes information based on weather or not it feels right; knows answer but not sure how it was derived.
Verbal	Processes thoughts and ideas with words.
Nonverbal	Processes thought as illustrations.
Reality-Based	Processes information based on reality; focuses on rules and regulations
Fantasy-Oriented	Processes information with creativity; less focuses on rules and regulations