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cocknitive

Hyper awareness of the male genitalia in social settings.
Today, I was very cocknitive in the gym.
by Charles A Churchill September 12, 2013
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cognitive dysentery

A modern social disease whereby the afflicted have an uncontrollable biological need to shit out all of their menial mental musings.
Twitter whores should seek professional help for their cognitive dysentery.
by TNunnster February 6, 2010
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cognitive dissonance

An example of somebody displaying cognitively dissonant behaviour would be a situation where the persons views, values, beliefs etc are contradicted or opposed by one or other persons causing them mental (psychological) stress. At this point a state of cognition is triggered effectively causing them to refute, reject &/or miss-perceive the contradictory views, values or beliefs.
"smoking will most likely cause you to have cancer you know?"

"hmmm I'm not so sure I know people who have smoked all their lives and they're fine, plus I enjoy it anyway.." this is cognitive dissonance
by Oberon February 5, 2019
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Cognitext

Definition:
1. When a writer creates a written work that takes into account the reader's knowledge, comprehension, and thought processes, in order to create content that is accessible, engaging, and relatable.
2. It denotes a method of writing or a type of text that is constructed with deep attention to the cognitive processes of the reader. It's a thoughtful approach that aims to engage the reader's cognitive abilities, promoting comprehension and learning.

Cognitext can refer to any type of writing that is intended to promote cognitive engagement and deeper learning. This could include textbooks, academic papers, instructional materials, or any other type of writing that seeks to convey complex ideas and information in a clear and accessible way. Cognitexts are typically characterized by an emphasis on clarity, organization, and accessibility, with a focus on presenting information in a way that is easy to comprehend and remember.

The goal of cognitext is to promote deep learning and understanding, helping readers to retain and apply the information presented in the text.
Overall, "Cognitext" is a useful and concise term for describing writing that is designed to engage the reader's cognitive abilities and promote deeper understanding, making it a valuable tool for educators, researchers, and writers in a wide range of fields.
1. "The professor's lectures were a prime example of Cognitext, presenting complex theories and ideas in a way that was accessible and engaging for all students."
2. "The textbook was an excellent example of Cognitext, using clear and concise language and helpful visuals to promote deep learning and understanding."
3. "The company's training materials were a great example of Cognitext, using interactive exercises and practical examples to help employees learn and retain key concepts."
4. The author's cognitext approach made the highly technical subject matter accessible to readers from various backgrounds.
5. The science communicator excels in creating cognitext, ensuring that complex concepts are easily understandable by a wide audience.
6. The editor praised the writer for crafting a compelling cognitext that engaged readers of all levels of expertise.
7. By focusing on developing cognitext, the textbook author helped students grasp difficult concepts and fostered an enjoyable learning experience.
8. The company's user manual was written as a cognitext, taking into account the diverse technical knowledge of its customers, which led to fewer support inquiries.
by zora.0 May 12, 2023
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1)A short ass rat bitch who lies.
2) Cockitchy is a lying little rat if u don't love him that on jah

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cognitively fucked

(verb). Often occurs when a person has spent an excessive amount of time in an intellectual situation (ie-- cramming for an exam, marathon seminar sessions, problem-solving) and is not longer able to process info due to mental fatigue. Even simple thinking (ie-- how do you toast bread, what is your boyfriend's sister's name?) is impaired because mentally wiped out.

You may not be physically tired, but mentally feels like you are now an e-tard.
Sally spent 12 hours straight studying for some class, and therefore is unable to describe the most basic things, like how to make a sandwich. She is now cognitively fucked.

I can't even think of a good enough example because I've been working on this stupid problem for 13 hours and now I'm cognitively fucked and want a beer.
by sleepywantbeer October 2, 2009
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cognitive dissonance

A condition of conflict or anxiety resulting from inconsistency between one's beliefs and one's actions, such as opposing the slaughter of animals and eating meat.
This child is going through a state of cognitive dissonance as he imitates his hero while physically beating his friends.
by Nee - Oh - Corn June 5, 2003
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