Symbol Relations

Symbol Relations is a higher-order cognitive function that is responsible for understanding and connecting ideas. It is involved in tasks that enable an individual to reason using logic and to connect and process complex relationships and concepts simultaneously. It is involved in comprehension across all academic subjects and in life.

Symbol Relations is Involved in:

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processing speed
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cause and effect reasoning
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understanding the "why" of things
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grasping concepts across all academic disciplines
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comprehension of what is read or heard
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making rational, thought out decisions
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understanding the world, others, and oneself
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fluid reasoning and flexibility of thought
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grasping of mathematical concepts logically
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understanding jokes, analogies, irony, metaphors
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insight
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considering others points of view and taking perspective
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semantic grasp of language necessary for comprehension and vocabulary development

Signs of a Difficulty in this Cognitive Funtion

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trouble understanding concepts
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difficulty understanding why events happen
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poor reading comprehension, needing to read material more than once to grasp meaning
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difficulty grasping logic in mathematics 
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 a sense of uncertainty about whether the intended meaning (whilst reading or listening) has been fully understood
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inability to processing ideas quickly 
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trouble considering alternative approaches to a problem - behaviour may be stubborn or rigid 
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difficulty understanding grammar and doing grammatical analysis
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problem understanding relational concepts or puzzles such as 'Kylie is shorter than Anita who is taller than Jenny. Who is the tallest?'
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letter reversals and a difficulty learning to tell time in early grades
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trouble understanding and communicating their own thought/feelings which may lead to frustration, anxiety and depression
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trouble understanding jokes
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Our Brain's Connector Hub

Imagine an idea, concept, or puzzle we're trying to grasp. It consists of various elements or facts that initially seem unrelated. Only when these are connected does their meaning emerge, giving us that enlightening 'aha' moment of understanding and insight.

This idea, concept, or puzzle can range from simple to complex, comprising a few or many elements. Connecting these elements leads to understanding. Symbol Relations is the skill of linking these elements, recognising their interconnections, and reaching a logical and meaningful conclusion with the given information.

For instance, it can be as straightforward as understanding: What is a cat?

Essential in Skills Such As:
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Reading comprehension
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Decision making
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Research skills
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Mathematical reasoning
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Negotiating
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Listening

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