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The screened are more aware than the superiors that IQ and test scores can never correctly measure a person. Then what to depict people ? Or is there such a standard ? Of course, it does exist, but it is not the degree of obedience, nor the degree of ease of use as a tool, but rather the real description of the individual 's own non-utilitarian standards.
Then what is available to describe a person 's cognition, thought, words and deeds, and so on, his ( her ) whole spirit ?
I suppose a comprehensive evaluation of 'people' - I call it “Cognitive Level”. In my conception, Cognitive Level is divided into affective cognition, affective mastery and rational thinking depth and breadth.
affective cognition directly affects the understanding of the world. To perceive the existence of emotion and express it in language is the first step for human beings to understand affective. It is the progress of civilization to express more subtle and indistinguishable feelings accurately and complexly through language. We systematically and deeply think about the value of affective, and try to control and dominate emotions. We have no systematic knowledge of this before, and most people will not take the initiative to try ; digging out the most detailed feelings and tendencies, actively adjusting the hidden emotions, and achieving absolute objective judgment are the ultimate vision.
affective cognition is the foundation, and the mastery is the necessity of cognitive improvement. These two aspects together determine the level of affective cognition. This is different from emotional intelligence. The traditional sense of emotional intelligence only includes the ability of people to use emotions to arouse the emotions of others to achieve their own purposes, and can even be harmful. This is not related to the basic cognitive level of human beings, but merely a social tactic.
Rational thinking system reflects the performance of the brain. The rate at which the brain reads and processes information can be called ' computing power ' ; the level of the logical basic points that can be called and combined determines the depth of understanding and thinking, and the structure corresponds to the breadth of the interconnection of neurons, which is temporarily called ' depth of thinking '. It is very important to have good computing power and depth of thinking, which directly affects understanding and decision-making ability. A higher level of rational cognition means considering the interaction of more and more kinds of things, which is the key to correctly understand and judge things.
And this is different from IQ, too. Subsequent studies suggest that traditional IQ tests are not comprehensive and even have fundamental defects. So I prefer this as a new standard for intelligence measurement. At the same time, popularly speaking, whether the deep connection of things can be perceived is the criterion of shallowness or not. Relatedly, most of the metaphor, analogy reasoning is to find out a few common points on the surface, then take it for granted that a law can be universal, this is shallow, weak reasoning. Don't rely on analogy, more to sum up, find out the deep connection.
affective and rational ability are related but not necessarily synchronous development, such as Newton. Those great in history don’t necessarily have a good Cognitive Level, not even one aspect, such as those who were the first in Europe to cross the Americas. However, most people with active thinking are not poor in affective ability, as the literacy of scholars is usually impressive.
The affective cognition, mastery and the rational ability jointly determine the individual 's cognitive level. But this should not be a means of judging others at will, nor should it be a hotbed of prejudice and discrimination.
Then, one’s cognitive library is formed by the long-term accumulation of a certain cognitive level, also called the evaluation bases. It covers the return of the nature of things and the evaluation of behavior, which is essentially determined by the depth, breadth and correctness of the logical basic points. We’re supposed to give up using instinct and affective as the standards, constantly expand cognition, construct our own evaluation criteria for all things, and set up own behavior paradigm. We should always consider the original and essential purpose. For example, form and convention are never valuable in themselves, but in their ultimate function. With this we adapt flexibility without hesitation anymore.
Cognitive level is a measure of the whole spirit of human beings. It represents the rational ability of individual cognition, prediction, decision-making, control, and the affective ability of affective management and value pursuit. It reflects whether a person has the ability to understand himself and the world, and then change the world according to his own will.
Cognitive level is explicit. A person 's cognitive level determines his behavior pattern and way of thinking, which will be displayed with distinct characteristics and hints. This is a general behavior, demeanor characteristics, for example: The fast, extensive and accurate processing of analogy, mapping, puns and other complex information ( determined by the arithmetic power ) ; The subtleties of facial expressions reflect the understanding and control of both profound and superficial emotions and sentiments (affective). The nature of behavioral patterns—whether they appear natural or affected (such as appearing cool, pretending to be profound, or seeking superiority) (affective). The ability to discern and respond to emotional attacks (such as provocation, flattery, ridicule, embarrassment, or attacks on cherished values) (affective, computational power). The thought process and character during decision-making (affective, computational power). The depth of thought displayed in evaluating and judging matters—whether it is shallow, pretentiously obscure and hollow, or lacking substantive connotation (computational power, judgment system). The alignment between cognition and reality, and the ability to make comprehensive, rational inferences while eliminating subjective biases (computational power, affective, evaluation system). Overall cognitive level almost entirely dictates the patterns and outcomes of all behaviors.
In turn, a person 's words and deeds can uniquely determine his cognitive level. Every detail of his movements and every subtle treatment of his demeanor clearly expose his cognitive level. If one always with a slight dull, indicating that his reaction, processing speed may not be enough, and even he may not be able to understand your words, but not that he is not serious, even himself don’t know his disability; If he often has a micro-expression of resentment and world-weariness for little reason, or even excessive and fickle joy and enthusiasm, we all speculate that his affective ability is poor. He is likely to have dramatic changes in his temperament. When calm, he is gentle and considerate, when satisfied, he smiles and opens his face, and when irritable, he vents his anger indiscriminately. For people with a large gap in cognitive level, their cognitive level can be determined almost at a glance ; generally, after a few days of getting along, we can almost determine other’s cognitive level. Testing the reaction under extreme conditions usually show his cognitive level, and the win or loss of a game can even reveal all. But of course, this perspective is one-way, the low level of cognition can not understand the high, the analysis is even more impossible.
Cognitive level can’t be disguised. It’s even impossible to imitate a low level from high(play the fool),not to say the monotonous and poor imitation. Without understanding, it have no soul. The profound but meaningless myth can be recognized at a glance and can only deceive those downwards. Even if the fictional works, the words and deeds of the characters also faithfully reflect the author 's level.
The level of cognition gradually normalized with development. The poor people have differences in all aspects, but when come to the final high level, they are much the same, only leaving the differences of background and knowledge. The core will be the same : the understanding and aesthetic of affective, the complete understanding of the world, and the ability to touch the future.
The level of cognition has little to do with innateness, and each part of it can be nurtured and complement each other. It not only depends on knowledge, but also requires independent thinking, building their own cognitive system, and truly understanding the self and the world.
The screened are more aware than the superiors that IQ and test scores can never correctly measure a person. Then what to depict people ? Or is there such a standard ? Of course, it does exist, but it is not the degree of obedience, nor the degree of ease of use as a tool, but rather the real description of the individual 's own non-utilitarian standards.
Then what is available to describe a person 's cognition, thought, words and deeds, and so on, his ( her ) whole spirit ?
I suppose a comprehensive evaluation of 'people' - I call it “Cognitive Level”. In my conception, Cognitive Level is divided into affective cognition, affective mastery and rational thinking depth and breadth.
affective cognition directly affects the understanding of the world. To perceive the existence of emotion and express it in language is the first step for human beings to understand affective. It is the progress of civilization to express more subtle and indistinguishable feelings accurately and complexly through language. We systematically and deeply think about the value of affective, and try to control and dominate emotions. We have no systematic knowledge of this before, and most people will not take the initiative to try ; digging out the most detailed feelings and tendencies, actively adjusting the hidden emotions, and achieving absolute objective judgment are the ultimate vision.
affective cognition is the foundation, and the mastery is the necessity of cognitive improvement. These two aspects together determine the level of affective cognition. This is different from emotional intelligence. The traditional sense of emotional intelligence only includes the ability of people to use emotions to arouse the emotions of others to achieve their own purposes, and can even be harmful. This is not related to the basic cognitive level of human beings, but merely a social tactic.
Rational thinking system reflects the performance of the brain. The rate at which the brain reads and processes information can be called ' computing power ' ; the level of the logical basic points that can be called and combined determines the depth of understanding and thinking, and the structure corresponds to the breadth of the interconnection of neurons, which is temporarily called ' depth of thinking '. It is very important to have good computing power and depth of thinking, which directly affects understanding and decision-making ability. A higher level of rational cognition means considering the interaction of more and more kinds of things, which is the key to correctly understand and judge things.
And this is different from IQ, too. Subsequent studies suggest that traditional IQ tests are not comprehensive and even have fundamental defects. So I prefer this as a new standard for intelligence measurement. At the same time, popularly speaking, whether the deep connection of things can be perceived is the criterion of shallowness or not. Relatedly, most of the metaphor, analogy reasoning is to find out a few common points on the surface, then take it for granted that a law can be universal, this is shallow, weak reasoning. Don't rely on analogy, more to sum up, find out the deep connection.
affective and rational ability are related but not necessarily synchronous development, such as Newton. Those great in history don’t necessarily have a good Cognitive Level, not even one aspect, such as those who were the first in Europe to cross the Americas. However, most people with active thinking are not poor in affective ability, as the literacy of scholars is usually impressive.
The affective cognition, mastery and the rational ability jointly determine the individual 's cognitive level. But this should not be a means of judging others at will, nor should it be a hotbed of prejudice and discrimination.
Then, one’s cognitive library is formed by the long-term accumulation of a certain cognitive level, also called the evaluation bases. It covers the return of the nature of things and the evaluation of behavior, which is essentially determined by the depth, breadth and correctness of the logical basic points. We’re supposed to give up using instinct and affective as the standards, constantly expand cognition, construct our own evaluation criteria for all things, and set up own behavior paradigm. We should always consider the original and essential purpose. For example, form and convention are never valuable in themselves, but in their ultimate function. With this we adapt flexibility without hesitation anymore.
Cognitive level is a measure of the whole spirit of human beings. It represents the rational ability of individual cognition, prediction, decision-making, control, and the affective ability of affective management and value pursuit. It reflects whether a person has the ability to understand himself and the world, and then change the world according to his own will.
Cognitive level is explicit. A person 's cognitive level determines his behavior pattern and way of thinking, which will be displayed with distinct characteristics and hints. This is a general behavior, demeanor characteristics, for example: The fast, extensive and accurate processing of analogy, mapping, puns and other complex information ( determined by the arithmetic power ) ; The subtleties of facial expressions reflect the understanding and control of both profound and superficial emotions and sentiments (affective). The nature of behavioral patterns—whether they appear natural or affected (such as appearing cool, pretending to be profound, or seeking superiority) (affective). The ability to discern and respond to emotional attacks (such as provocation, flattery, ridicule, embarrassment, or attacks on cherished values) (affective, computational power). The thought process and character during decision-making (affective, computational power). The depth of thought displayed in evaluating and judging matters—whether it is shallow, pretentiously obscure and hollow, or lacking substantive connotation (computational power, judgment system). The alignment between cognition and reality, and the ability to make comprehensive, rational inferences while eliminating subjective biases (computational power, affective, evaluation system). Overall cognitive level almost entirely dictates the patterns and outcomes of all behaviors.
In turn, a person 's words and deeds can uniquely determine his cognitive level. Every detail of his movements and every subtle treatment of his demeanor clearly expose his cognitive level. If one always with a slight dull, indicating that his reaction, processing speed may not be enough, and even he may not be able to understand your words, but not that he is not serious, even himself don’t know his disability; If he often has a micro-expression of resentment and world-weariness for little reason, or even excessive and fickle joy and enthusiasm, we all speculate that his affective ability is poor. He is likely to have dramatic changes in his temperament. When calm, he is gentle and considerate, when satisfied, he smiles and opens his face, and when irritable, he vents his anger indiscriminately. For people with a large gap in cognitive level, their cognitive level can be determined almost at a glance ; generally, after a few days of getting along, we can almost determine other’s cognitive level. Testing the reaction under extreme conditions usually show his cognitive level, and the win or loss of a game can even reveal all. But of course, this perspective is one-way, the low level of cognition can not understand the high, the analysis is even more impossible.
Cognitive level can’t be disguised. It’s even impossible to imitate a low level from high(play the fool),not to say the monotonous and poor imitation. Without understanding, it have no soul. The profound but meaningless myth can be recognized at a glance and can only deceive those downwards. Even if the fictional works, the words and deeds of the characters also faithfully reflect the author 's level.
The level of cognition gradually normalized with development. The poor people have differences in all aspects, but when come to the final high level, they are much the same, only leaving the differences of background and knowledge. The core will be the same : the understanding and aesthetic of affective, the complete understanding of the world, and the ability to touch the future.
The level of cognition has little to do with innateness, and each part of it can be nurtured and complement each other. It not only depends on knowledge, but also requires independent thinking, building their own cognitive system, and truly understanding the self and the world.