It is always pleasant to deal with an intellectually and mentally developed interlocutor, and this says, first of all, that his cognitive development is in a progressive state.
Psychology of cognitive development
Up to 60 years of age, human mental abilities do not decrease at all, but on the contrary increase (including if this development is related to the professional needs of the individual). True, a rapid decline in these skills is observed only shortly before the death of a person.
The cognitive development of each personality is always determined by such factors as:
- Environment;
- genes;
- social marital status, its composition;
- the course of pregnancy in the mother;
- personal characteristics of parents.
So, if we look at them in more detail, it should be noted that the environmental factor influences the baby already in the first 6 months of his life, first of all, the negative impact of the environment is manifested in malnutrition.
The direction of intellectual development determines the genetic predisposition. Such a concept as "innate intelligence" is created during conception and is the foundation of cognitive development of a person.
With regard to the social situation of the family, studies by French scientists have shown that children born to poor families, but brought up by a family with a higher social status, IQ have 25 points higher than those raised by parents.
Being in the womb, the baby lives her life, and therefore significant physical or mental changes in her body, affect the formation of the genetic potential of the baby.
Psychologists noted that the level of intelligence is high in those children whose parents have a positive attitude to life.
Development of cognitive abilities
In order to increase your cognitive level, you should adhere to the following principles:
- Learn new, develop, be erudite. Look for a new activity, be open. The search for innovations helps to develop dopamine, which prepares the brain for learning.
- Once you master the new activity, switch to something else. You are always in a state of development.
- Develop creative thinking, discard traditional views on certain things.
- Look for difficult ways, challenge your brain. What you spend at least time, physical and mental effort, will not benefit your brain.
- Meet new people, with a new environment, thus opening up new opportunities for your own development.