cognitive

relating to the mental abilities like thinking, remebering, learning etc.

the "cogn" in cognitive is generally related to 'aware of something' like in cognizant and recognize.

example - A person with more cognitive skills is more likely to get a job in GOOGLE.

by pihu March 12, 2014

Cognitive enhancers

Cognitive enhancers (smart drugs) are supplements, herbs, foods, and drugs which enhances cognition. Some Cognitive enhancers reduce anxiety. Some Cognitive enhancers give you energy and focus. Some Cognitive enhancers enhance memory. Some Cognitive enhancers enhance wakefulness.

Cognitive enhancers that give you wakefulness: Modafinil, Armodafinil, Hydrafinil, Flodafinil (Flmodafinil, Fluoromodafinil, Lauflumide)
Cognitive enhancers that give you memory: Phenylpiracetam Hydrazide, Arecoline Hydrobromide, Oxyracetam, Piracetam, N-Acetyl-Selank, Semax.
Cognitive enhancers that gives you energy: 4F-MPH, Adderall, Ritalin, Khat (has cathinone and cathine), Caffeine and B Vitamins, Ethylamphetamine, Blue Speed, Prolintane, a-PVP. Stack stimulants with 7,8-Dihydroxyflavone (Tropoflavin) to prevent any brain damage.
Cognitive enhancers that reduces anxiety: Propranolol (also good for PTSD and stage fright), Etizolam, 2-methyl-2-butanol, Afobazole.
Cognitive enhancers that help with socialization: IndanylAminoPropane (mild), MDEA, Blue Molly.
Other Cognitive enhancers: Fish, Omega 3's, Vitamin D3, B Vitamins, Ashwaghanda, Ginkgo, Kava, Kratom (relaxes you, kills pain, give you energy, and makes you happier), eugeroic king NZT (with Flodafinil).

by CognitiveFuel March 18, 2023

Cognitive Recalibration

The act of hitting someone really hard in the head to bring them back to reality. Used by Natasha Romanoff in The Avengers.

Barton: "Why am I back? How'd you get him out?"
Romanoff: "Cognitive recalibration. I hit you really hard in the head."

by Bieber H8R June 22, 2015

Cognitive science

A multidisciplinary subject composed of neuroscience, linguistics, computer science, philosophy and psychology that studies the mind.

"So what do you study?"
"Cognitive science."
"So you are going to be a psychologist?"
"No."

by Senethys November 28, 2014

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

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

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