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 |
