Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Cognitivism01:17

Cognitivism

1.4K
Cognitive psychology emerged as a significant field in the mid-20th century. It focused on understanding humans' internal mental processes. This approach emphasizes how people perceive, remember, think, and solve problems—elements critical to human cognition.
Previously dominated by behaviorism, which prioritized observable behaviors and largely ignored mental processes, psychology transformed in the 1950s. Cognitive psychologists argue that understanding how we think and process...
1.4K
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology01:20

Introduction to Cognitive Psychology

431
Cognitive psychology is the field of psychology dedicated to examining how people think. It attempts to explain how and why we think the way we do by studying the interactions among human thinking, emotion, creativity, language, and problem-solving, as well as other cognitive processes. Cognitive psychology studies how information is processed and manipulated in remembering, thinking, and knowing.
This field emerged in the mid-20th century, following a period dominated by behaviorism, which...
431
Functionalism01:11

Functionalism

484
William James, John Dewey, and Charles Sanders Peirce were instrumental in founding functional psychology, which draws heavily from Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. This theory suggests that individual traits, including behaviors, are adapted to their environments through natural selection. At the heart of functionalism is the concept of adaptation, meaning that a trait enhances an individual's chances of survival and reproduction.
James envisioned psychology's...
484
Language and Cognition01:27

Language and Cognition

325
Language serves as a bridge between ideas and communication, influencing how individuals perceive and interact with the world. Psychologists have long debated whether language shapes thought or vice versa. This discussion gained grip with Edward Sapir and Benjamin Lee Whorf in the 1940s, who proposed that language determines thought, a concept known as linguistic determinism. They suggested that the vocabulary and structure of a language influence how its speakers think and perceive reality.
325
Cognitive Development During Adulthood01:30

Cognitive Development During Adulthood

58
Cognitive development continues throughout adulthood, undergoing significant shifts across early, middle, and late stages. Individual transition occurs from adolescent idealism to pragmatic and adaptable thinking in early adulthood. During this period, individuals learn to integrate personal beliefs with the recognition that other perspectives are equally valid. Exposure to the complexities of modern society, diverse experiences, and higher education contribute to this adaptive thought process,...
58
Information Processing Approach01:30

Information Processing Approach

30
The information-processing theory of cognitive development centers on fundamental mental processes, including attention, memory, and problem-solving skills. Researchers in this field examine how cognitive abilities, such as working memory, evolve and influence children's overall development. Studies indicate that children with stronger working memory tend to excel in reading comprehension, math, and problem-solving compared to peers with less efficient memory skills. Low working memory is...
30

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Long COVID risk by pre-infection symptoms and functional status: A retrospective cohort study of data from the All of Us Research Program.

PloS one·2026
Same author

Evidence-Based Cognitive Rehabilitation for Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: An Updated Systematic Review 2016 to 2024.

Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation·2026
Same author

Group Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for people living with Parkinson's disease and dementia.

Aging & mental health·2026
Same author

Appropriate use recommendations for digital technology in cognitive telerehabilitation for people living with Parkinson's disease.

Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology·2026
Same author

Multidimensional Factors Are Related to Caregiver Burden: Findings From a National Experience Sampling Survey.

Scandinavian journal of caring sciences·2026
Same author

Evaluating Strategy Use, Online Awareness and Memory Performance Using the Contextual Memory Test Version 2 (CMT-2) in Healthy Adults.

Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOT·2025
Same journal

Sustainable Practice in Occupational Therapy: An Exploratory Survey of Israeli Practitioners' Knowledge, Challenges, and Practice.

OTJR : occupation, participation and health·2026
Same journal

Beyond Observable Participation: Occupational Experiences, Temporal Dynamics, and Resources Used in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

OTJR : occupation, participation and health·2026
Same journal

Bidirectional Association Between Lifestyle and Cognitive Function in Aging Adults.

OTJR : occupation, participation and health·2026
Same journal

Reliability and Validity of the Japanese Adelaide Driving Self-Efficacy Scale in Community-Dwelling Drivers.

OTJR : occupation, participation and health·2026
Same journal

Social Determinants of Occupational Balance in Emerging Adults.

OTJR : occupation, participation and health·2026
Same journal

An Occupation-Focused Intervention to Promote Functioning Among Adults Aging With Diabetes and Heart Disease.

OTJR : occupation, participation and health·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 7, 2025

A Method for Investigating Age-related Differences in the Functional Connectivity of Cognitive Control Networks Associated with Dimensional Change Card Sort Performance
09:01

A Method for Investigating Age-related Differences in the Functional Connectivity of Cognitive Control Networks Associated with Dimensional Change Card Sort Performance

Published on: May 7, 2014

10.1K

Functional Cognition: Moving the Field Forward.

Gordon Muir Giles1, Yael Goverover2, Erin R Foster3

  • 1Samuel Merritt University, Oakland, CA, USA.

OTJR : Occupation, Participation and Health
|November 14, 2024
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Functional cognition integrates cognitive and performance abilities for daily life. This paper clarifies its concept and addresses challenges in occupational therapy assessment and intervention for better client outcomes.

Keywords:
cognitionfunctional cognitionoccupational performance

More Related Videos

Modeling the Functional Network for Spatial Navigation in the Human Brain
05:55

Modeling the Functional Network for Spatial Navigation in the Human Brain

Published on: October 13, 2023

995
Modulating Cognition Using Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation of the Cerebellum
11:47

Modulating Cognition Using Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation of the Cerebellum

Published on: February 15, 2015

28.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 7, 2025

A Method for Investigating Age-related Differences in the Functional Connectivity of Cognitive Control Networks Associated with Dimensional Change Card Sort Performance
09:01

A Method for Investigating Age-related Differences in the Functional Connectivity of Cognitive Control Networks Associated with Dimensional Change Card Sort Performance

Published on: May 7, 2014

10.1K
Modeling the Functional Network for Spatial Navigation in the Human Brain
05:55

Modeling the Functional Network for Spatial Navigation in the Human Brain

Published on: October 13, 2023

995
Modulating Cognition Using Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation of the Cerebellum
11:47

Modulating Cognition Using Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation of the Cerebellum

Published on: February 15, 2015

28.6K

Area of Science:

  • Occupational therapy
  • Cognitive science
  • Rehabilitation medicine

Background:

  • Functional cognition links cognitive abilities with real-world performance.
  • It is crucial for occupational therapy's role in improving client outcomes.
  • A conference highlighted the need for clearer definitions and applications of functional cognition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing issues surrounding the construct of functional cognition.
  • To examine practical challenges in implementing functional cognitive assessment and intervention.
  • To identify potential solutions for integrating functional cognition into occupational therapy practice.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of functional cognition concepts.
  • Analysis of challenges identified by occupational therapy practitioners.
  • Conceptual analysis and identification of practical strategies.

Main Results:

  • The concept of functional cognition requires further clarification.
  • Practical integration into occupational therapy faces significant challenges.
  • Potential routes for addressing these challenges have been identified.

Conclusions:

  • Further conceptual analysis is needed to refine the understanding of functional cognition.
  • Overcoming practical barriers is essential for effective implementation in occupational therapy.
  • Addressing these issues will enhance occupational therapy's impact on client functioning.