Individual Attributes, Crystallized Cognitive Ability, Motivation, Personality

Individual Attributes, Crystallized Cognitive Ability, Motivation, Personality Author’s Name The Institutional Affiliation Course Number and Name Instructor Name Assignment Due Date General Cognitive Ability – Definition & Review General Cognitive Ability is the person’s mental capability that enables the individual to accomplish cognitive tasks through information processing, rational thinking, problem-solving, and using raw intelligence to make decisions, respond, and adapt to different situations (Northouse, 2021). General cognitive ability is the inherent trait within an individual that remains constant as a personality characteristic of a person. Cognitive ability directly influences learning capacity through cognitive functions such as reasoning, memory, and thinking ability. General cognitive ability is measured using IQ tests (Intelligence Quotient) to evaluate the person’s cognitive capabilities against an established standard. The review of the general cognitive ability shows its significance in multiple domains of life. It helps people in education. The person with higher cognitive ability comprehends, grasps, and learns more quickly, which allows them to perform better in their academic tasks (Shi & Qu, 2023). Likewise, higher general cognitive ability helps in a professional context with greater flexibility, highly effective decision-making skills, and strong problem-solving abilities. Cognitive ability greatly influences leadership roles as it assists in realizing their ability to evaluate different situations, devise strategies, make effective and i...