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What is the cognitive judgement decision making based on?

  • A

    Automatic motor programmes.

  • B

    A complex thought processes.

  • C

    Purely sensory reflexes.

  • D

    Previous repetitive physical practice.

The judgment of an individual can be divided into:

  • Perceptual Judgement. It is the ability to make a judgement based on learned skills or experience by interpreting sensory information to make decisions. The individual senses stimulus from the environment, analyzes them based on previous experience and makes a decision on how to deal with them. Perceptual judgement may be affected by mental models.
  • Cognitive judgement. It involves decision making based on a complex thought processes by analyzing all available data. The individual collects information, interprets it, analyzes the available options and reaches a reasoned conclusion. This process is not automatic; it requires active thinking.

Perceptual Judgement → Skills and experience
Cognitive Judgement → Logical reasoning


Let's examine the given options:

Automatic motor programmes. → INCORRECT. Motor programmes are learned skills. Cognitive judgement refers to logical reasoning instead of applying a skill.

A complex thought processes. → CORRECT. Cognitive judgement involves decision making based on a complex thought processes by analyzing all available data.

Purely sensory reflexes. → INCORRECT. Sensory reflexes may be a part of perceptual judgement instead. Cognitive judgement requires thinking before acting.

Previous repetitive physical practice. → INCORRECT. Physical practice is required in order to apply a skill. Cognitive judgement is a mental process so physical practice is not required.

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