#higher_cognitive_process  cognitive processes that presuppose the availability of knowledge and put it to use
  supertype:  #cognitive_process__cognitiveproces__process__proces__cognitive_operation__cognitiveoperation__act  the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents; "the process of thinking"; "the act of remembering"
  subtype:  #search.higher_cognitive_process  the examination of alternative hypotheses; "his search for a move that would avoid checkmate was unsuccessful"
     subtype:  #hunt  an instance of searching for something; "the hunt for submarines"
     subtype:  #pursuit__quest  a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria; "the pursuit of love"; "life is more than the pursuance of fame"; "a quest for wealth"
  subtype:  #thinking__thought__cerebration__intellection__mentation  the process of thinking (especially thinking carefully); "thinking always made him frown"; "she paused for thought"
     subtype:  #free_association  a thought process in which ideas (words or images) suggest other ideas in a sequence
     subtype:  #mental_synthesis__construction  the creation of a construct; the process of combining ideas into a congruous object of thought
     subtype:  #reasoning__logical_thinking__logicalthinking__abstract_thought  thinking that is coherent and logical
        subtype:  #analytic_thinking__analysis  the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts for study
           subtype:  #partitioning__breakdown  an analysis into mutually exclusive categories
              subtype:  #resolving__resolution  analysis into clear-cut components
                 subtype:  #factorization__factorisation__factoring  (mathematics) the resolution of an integer or polynomial into factors such that when multiplied together they give the integer or polynomial
                 subtype:  #diagonalization__diagonalisation  (matrix algebra) changing a square matrix to diagonal form (with all non-zero elements on the principal diagonal); "the diagonalization of a normal matrix by a unitary transformation"
           subtype:  #cost-benefit_analysis  an analysis of the cost effectiveness of different alternatives in order to see whether the benefits outweigh the costs
           subtype:  #dissection.analytic_thinking  a minute and critical analysis
           subtype:  #reasoning_by_elimination__elimination  analysis of a problem into alternative possibilities followed by the systematic elimination of unacceptable alternatives
           subtype:  #reductionism  the analysis of complex things into simpler constituents
           subtype:  #systems_analysis  analysis of all aspects of a project along with ways to collect information about the operation of its parts
        subtype:  #argumentation__logical_argument__logicalargument__line_of_reasoning__line  methodical reasoning; "I can't follow your line of reasoning"
           subtype:  #line_of_inquiry__line_of_questioning__lineofquestioning  an ordering of questions so as to develop a particular argument
           subtype:  #casuistry.argumentation  argumentation that is specious or excessively subtle and intended to be misleading
           subtype:  #policy  a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government; "they debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation"
              subtype:  #plank  an endorsed policy in the platform of a political party
              subtype:  #economic_policy  a government policy for maintaining economic growth and tax revenues
                 subtype:  #fiscal_policy  a government policy for dealing with the budget (especially with taxation and borrowing)
                 subtype:  #New_Deal  the economic policy of F. D. Roosevelt
                 subtype:  #control.economic_policy  the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.; "they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls"
                    subtype:  #price_control__pricecontrol  restriction on maximum prices that is established and maintained by the government (as during periods of war or inflation)
                    subtype:  #ceiling.control__cap  an upper limit on what is allowed: "they established a cap for prices"
                    subtype:  #floor.control__base  a lower limit: "the government established a wage floor"
                       subtype:  #price_floor  floor below which prices are not allowed to fall; "the government used price supports to maintain the price floor"
                       subtype:  #wage_floor  floor below which wages are not allowed to fall
                 subtype:  #perestroika  an economic policy adopted in the former Soviet Union; intended to increase automation and labor efficiency but it led eventually to the end of central planning in the Russian economy
                 subtype:  #protectionism  the policy of imposing duties or quotas on imports in order to protect home industries from overseas competition
                    subtype:  #trade_barrier__tradebarrier__import_barrier  any regulation or policy that restricts international trade
                       subtype:  #quota.trade_barrier  a limitation on imports; "the quota for Japanese imports was negotiated"
                       subtype:  #trade_embargo__tradeembargo__embargo__trade_stoppage__tradestoppage  a government order imposing a trade barrier
              subtype:  #social_policy  a policy of for dealing with social issues
                 subtype:  #apartheid  the former official policy of racial segregation in South Africa
                 subtype:  #glasnost  a policy of the Soviet government allowing freer discussion of social problems
                 subtype:  #social_action  a policy of socioeconomic reform
                    subtype:  #affirmative_action__affirmativeaction  a policy designed to redress past discrimination against women and minority groups through measures to improve their economic and educational opportunities; "affirmative action has been extremely controversial and was challenged in 1978 in the Bakke decision"
                 subtype:  #nativism.social_policy  the policy of perpetuating native cultures (in opposition to acculturation)
              subtype:  #party_line.policy__partyline  the policy of a political group; "He won in a vote along party lines"
              subtype:  #foreign_policy__foreignpolicy  a policy governing international relations
                 subtype:  #brinkmanship  the policy of pushing a dangerous situation to the brink of disaster (to the limits of safety)
                 subtype:  #imperialism.foreign_policy  a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries
                    subtype:  #manifest_destiny  a policy of imperialism rationalized as inevitable (as if granted by God)
                 subtype:  #intervention.foreign_policy__interference  a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
                 subtype:  #nonintervention__noninterference  a foreign policy of staying out of other countries' disputes
                 subtype:  #nonaggression  a policy of not initiating hostilities; "they signed a nonaggression pact"
                 subtype:  #isolationism  a policy of nonparticipation in international economic and political relations
                 subtype:  #Monroe_doctrine  an American foreign policy opposing interference in the Western hemisphere from outside powers
                 subtype:  #Truman_doctrine  President Truman's policy of providing economic and military aid to any country threatened by communism or totalitarian ideology
                 subtype:  #neutralism  a policy of neutrality or nonalignment in international affairs
                 subtype:  #trade_policy__tradepolicy__nationaltradingpolicy  a government's policy controlling foreign trade
                    subtype:  #open-door_policy__open_door  the policy of granting equal trade opportunities to all countries
              subtype:  #Zionism  a policy for establishing and developing a national homeland for Jews in Palestine
        subtype:  #conjecture  reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence
           subtype:  #theorization__theorisation  the production or use of theories
              subtype:  #ideology  imaginary or visionary theorization
              subtype:  #generalisation__abstraction  the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances
           subtype:  #supposition  the cognitive process of supposing
              subtype:  #presupposition  the act of presupposing; a supposition made prior to having knowledge (as for the purpose of argument)
        subtype:  #deductive_reasoning__deductivereasoning__deduction__synthesis__synthesi  reasoning from the general to the particular (or from cause to effect)
           subtype:  #syllogism  deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises
        subtype:  #inference__illation  the reasoning involved in making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
           subtype:  #analogy.inference  an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others
           subtype:  #corollary  (logic) an inference that follows directly from the proof of another proposition
           subtype:  #derivation.inference  a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions
           subtype:  #entailment__deduction__implication  something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied); "his resignation had political implications"
           subtype:  #presumption.inference  (law) an inference of the truth of a fact from other facts proved or admitted or judicially noticed
        subtype:  #prediction__anticipation__prevision  the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
           subtype:  #projection.prediction  a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations
           subtype:  #prognostication__vaticination  knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)
              subtype:  #crystal_gazing__crystalgazing  staring into a crystal ball to arouse visions of future or distant events
              subtype:  #prevision  a prophetic vision (as in a dream)
              subtype:  #divination__foretelling__fortune_telling__fortunetelling  prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural means
                 subtype:  #dowse__dowsing__rhabdomancy  searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod
                 subtype:  #geomancy  divination by means of signs connected with the earth (as points taken at random or the arrangement of particles thrown down at random or from the configuration of a region and its relation to another)
                 subtype:  #hydromancy  divination by water (as by patterns seen in the ebb and flow of the tides)
                 subtype:  #lithomancy  divination by means of stones or stone talismans
                 subtype:  #necromancy  conjuring up the dead, especially for prophesying
                 subtype:  #onomancy  divination by the letters of a name
                 subtype:  #palmistry__palmreading__chirology  telling fortunes by lines on the palm of the hand
                 subtype:  #pyromancy  divination by fire or flames
           subtype:  #prefiguration__foreshadowing__adumbration  providing vague advance indications
        subtype:  #ratiocination  logical and methodical reasoning
        subtype:  #reasoning_backward__reasoningbackward__regress__regres  the reasoning involved when you assume the conclusion is true and reason backward to the evidence
        subtype:  #synthesis__synthesi__synthetic_thinking__syntheticthinking  the combination of ideas into a complex whole
     subtype:  #line_of_thought  a particular way of thinking that is characteristic of some individual or group
     subtype:  #train_of_thought__thread  the connections that link the various parts of an event or argument together; "I couldn't follow his train of thought"; "he lost the thread of his argument"
     subtype:  #cogitation__study  attentive scrutiny and thought; "after much cogitation he rejected the offer"
        subtype:  #lucubration  laborious cogitation
     subtype:  #mysticism  obscure or irrational thought
     subtype:  #ideation  the process of forming and relating ideas
     subtype:  #consideration  the process of giving careful thought to something
        subtype:  #weighing__deliberation__advisement  careful consideration; "a little deliberation would have deterred them"
           subtype:  #think  (informal) an instance of deliberate thinking: "I need to give it a good think"
        subtype:  #exploration.consideration  a systematic consideration; "he called for a careful exploration of the consequences"
        subtype:  #meditation__contemplation__reflection__reflexion__rumination__musing__thoughtfulness  a calm lengthy intent consideration
           subtype:  #introspection__self-contemplation__self-examination  the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
              subtype:  #soul-searching__self-analysis  a penetrating examination of your own beliefs and motives
              subtype:  #examen.introspection__examination  examination of conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)
           subtype:  #omphaloskepsis  contemplation of one's navel
           subtype:  #retrospect  contemplation of things past; "in retrospect"
     subtype:  #excogitation  thinking something out with care in order to achieve complete understanding of it
     subtype:  #explanation  thought that makes something comprehensible
        subtype:  #interpreting__interpretation__rendition__rendering  an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious; "the edict was subject to many interpretations"; "he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables"
           subtype:  #broad_interpretation__broadinterpretation__judicial_activism  an interpretation of the U.S. constitution holding that the spirit of the times and the needs of the nation can legitimately influence judicial decisions (particularly decisions of the Supreme Court)
        subtype:  #rationalization.explanation__rationalisation  the cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason
     subtype:  #provision__planning__preparation  the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening; "his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties"
        subtype:  #agreement.provision__arrangement  the thing arranged or agreed to
           subtype:  #collusion  secret agreement
           subtype:  #prearrangement  an arrangement in advance
        subtype:  #applecart.provision  the planning that is disrupted when someone "upsets the applecart"
        subtype:  #mens_rea__malice_aforethought  (law) criminal intent; the thoughts and intentions behind a wrongful act (including knowledge that the act is illegal)
        subtype:  #calculation__deliberation  planning something carefully and intentionally; "it was the deliberation of his act that was insulting"
        subtype:  #premeditation  planning or plotting in advance of acting
     subtype:  #problem_solving  the thought processes involved in solving a problem
        subtype:  #enquiry__inquiry__research  a search for knowledge; "their pottery deserves more research than it has received"
           subtype:  #nature_study  the study of animals and plants in the natural world (usually at an elementary level)
           subtype:  #experimentation__experiment  the testing of an idea; "it was an experiment in living"; "not all experimentation is done in laboratories"
              subtype:  #pilot_experiment__pilotexperiment  a preliminary experiment whose outcome can lead to a more extensive experiment
              subtype:  #trial_run__trialrun__trial__test__tryout  trying something to find out about it; "a sample for ten days free trial"; "a trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain"
                 subtype:  #field_trial__fieldtrial  a test to display the performance of some new product
                 subtype:  #alpha_test__alphatest  a first test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by the developer
                 subtype:  #beta_test  a second test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by an outside organization
                 subtype:  #road_test  a test to insure that a vehicle is roadworthy
                    subtype:  #test_drive  test of the roadworthiness of a vehicle one is considering buying
                 subtype:  #trial_balloon__trialballoon  a test of public opinion
           subtype:  #empirical_research__empiricalresearch  an empirical search for knowledge
           subtype:  #investigation__probe  an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities; "there was a congressional probe into the scandal"
           subtype:  #public_opinion_poll__poll__opinion_poll__opinionpoll__canvass  an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
              subtype:  #straw_vote__strawvote__straw_poll__strawpoll  an unofficial vote taken to determine opinion on some issue
           subtype:  #heraldry.enquiry  the study and classification of armorial bearings and the tracing of genealogies
        subtype:  #figuring__calculation__computation__reckoning  problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
           subtype:  #extrapolation  (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values
           subtype:  #interpolation  (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function between the values already known
           subtype:  #conversion.figuring  a change in the units or form of an expression: "conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade
              subtype:  #data_conversion__dataconversion  conversion from one way of encoding data to another way
              subtype:  #digitization__digitisation  conversion of analog information into digital information
           subtype:  #estimation__estimate__approximation__idea  an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take"
              subtype:  #guesswork__guess__gues__shot__dead_reckoning  an estimate based on little or no information
              subtype:  #guesstimate__guestimate  an estimate that combines reasoning with guessing
              subtype:  #overrating__overestimate__overestimation__overreckoning  a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
              subtype:  #underestimate__underestimation__underrating__underreckoning  a calculation that results in an estimate that is too low
           subtype:  #derived_function__derivedfunction__derivative__differential_coefficient__differential__first_derivative__firstderivative  the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
              subtype:  #curvature  the rate of change (at a point) of the angle between a curve and a tangent to the curve
           subtype:  #integral  the result of a mathematical integration; F(x) is the integral of f(x) if dF/dx = f(x)
              subtype:  #indefinite_integral  the set of functions F(x) + C, where C is any real number, such that F(x) is the integral of f(x)
              subtype:  #definite_integral  the integral of a function over a definite interval
  subtype:  #decision_making__deciding  the cognitive process of reaching a decision; "a good executive must be good at decision making"
     subtype:  #eclecticism__eclecticmethod  making decisions on the basis of what seems best instead of following some single doctrine or style
     subtype:  #settlement.decision_making__resolution  something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making; "the finally reached a settlement with the union"; "they never did achieve a final resolution of their differences"
     subtype:  #judging__judgement  the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
        subtype:  #prejudgment__prejudgement  a judgment reached before the evidence is available
     subtype:  #change_of_mind__reversal__flip-flop__turnabout__turnaround  a decision to reverse an earlier decision
        subtype:  #second_thought__reconsideration__rethink  thinking again about a choice previously made; "he had second thoughts about his purchase"
     subtype:  #choice__pick__selection  the person or thing chosen or selected; "he was my pick for mayor"
        subtype:  #pleasure.choice  a formal expression; "he serves at the pleasure of the President"
        subtype:  #favorite__favourite  something regarded with special favor or liking; "that book is one of my favorites"
        subtype:  #way.choice  doing as one pleases or chooses: "if I had my way"
     subtype:  #cull__reject  the person or thing rejected or set aside as inferior in quality
     subtype:  #alternative__option__choice  an alternative action; "what option did I have?"; "there no other alternative"; "my only choice is to refuse"
        subtype:  #obverse  the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides: "the obverse of this issue"
        subtype:  #druthers__preference  the right or chance to choose: "given my druthers, I'd eat cake"
           subtype:  #wish  the particular preference that you have; "it was his last wish"; "they should respect the wishes of the people"
        subtype:  #default_option__defaultoption__default  an option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specified
        subtype:  #possible_action__possibility  a possible alternative; "bankruptcy is always a possibility"
           subtype:  #possible  something that can be done; "politics is the art of the possible"
        subtype:  #impossible_action__impossibility  an alternative that is not available
           subtype:  #impossible  something that cannot be done; "his assignment verged on the impossible"
        subtype:  #Hobson's_choice  the choice of taking what is offered or nothing at all
  subtype:  #knowing  clear and certain mental apprehension
     subtype:  #awareness.knowing__consciousness__consciousnes__knowingness  having knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive"
        subtype:  #self-awareness  awareness of your own individuality
           subtype:  #orientation.self-awareness  a person's awareness of self with regard to position and time and place and personal relationships
           subtype:  #self-consciousness  self-awareness plus the additional realization that others are similarly aware of you
        subtype:  #feel  an intuitive awareness; "he has a feel for animals" or "it's easy when you get the feel of it"
        subtype:  #sense  a general conscious awareness; "a sense of security"; "a sense of happiness"; "a sense of danger"; "a sense of self"
           subtype:  #sense_of_direction  an awareness of your orientation in space
           subtype:  #sense_of_responsibility  an awareness of your obligations
     subtype:  #cognizance.knowing__ken  range of what one can know or understand; "beyond my ken"
     subtype:  #foresight__prevision  knowing in advance; foreseeing
     subtype:  #savvy__understanding__apprehension__discernment  the cognitive condition of someone who understands; "he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect"
        subtype:  #comprehension.savvy  an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result); "how you can do that is beyond my comprehension"; "he was famous for his comprehension of American literature"
        subtype:  #self-knowledge  an understanding of yourself and your goals and abilities
        subtype:  #smattering  a slight or superficial understanding of a subject
        subtype:  #appreciation.savvy__grasp__hold  understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something; "he has a good grasp of accounting practices"
           subtype:  #sense.appreciation  a natural appreciation or ability; "a keen musical sense"; "a good sense of timing"
        subtype:  #grasping  understanding with difficulty; "the lecture was beyond his most strenuous graspings"
        subtype:  #hindsight  understanding the nature of an event after it has happened; "hindisght is always better than foresight"
        subtype:  #brainstorm__insight__brainwave  the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation
           subtype:  #light.brainstorm  mental understanding as an enlightening experience; "he finally saw the light"; "can you shed light on this problem?"
           subtype:  #revelation  an enlightening or astonishing disclosure
           subtype:  #find__discovery__breakthrough  a productive insight
           subtype:  #flash.brainstorm  a sudden brilliant understanding; "he had a flash of intuition"
        subtype:  #realisation__realization__recognition  coming to understand something by thinking about it; "a growing realization of the risk involved"; "a sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"
  subtype:  #linguistic_process.higher_cognitive_process__linguisticproces  the cognitive processes involved in producing and understanding linguistic communication; "he didn't have the language to express his feelings"
     subtype:  #reading  the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message; "he enjoys reading books"
        subtype:  #speed-reading__speedreading  reading at speeds significantly faster than normal
        subtype:  #perusal__perusing__poring_over__studying  reading carefully with intent to remember
        subtype:  #browsing__browse  reading superficially or at random
        subtype:  #skim__skimming  reading or glancing through quickly

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