
Cognitive
Brain-Related
Use 'cognitive' when discussing abilities related to the brain, like thinking or memory.

After the accident, his cognitive abilities were tested.
Health Context
'Cognitive' is often used in medical or health discussions about the mind.

The patient is undergoing cognitive rehabilitation.
Not Physical
'Cognitive' does not refer to physical actions or abilities, unlike 'motor skills'.

Cognitive skills involve thinking, not moving.
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