Kognitionstraining

cognitive training; mental exercise program

noun kog-ni-tsyOHNS-tray-ning Rare

Usage Note

Kognitionstraining refers to structured exercises to improve mental capacities such as memory, attention, or processing speed. Popular in geriatric care and sports psychology: computergestütztes Kognitionstraining (computer-based cognitive training).

Examples

"Regelmäßiges Kognitionstraining kann dem altersbedingten Gedächtnisabbau entgegenwirken."

Natural Translation

Regular cognitive training can counteract age-related memory decline.

Literal Translation

Regular cognition-training can the age-related memory-decline counteract.

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