mental abilities

  • 11Abilities — Ability A*bil i*ty ([.a]*b[i^]l [i^]*t[y^]), n.; pl. {Abilities} ([.a]*b[i^]l [i^]*t[i^]z). [F. habilet[ e], earlier spelling habilit[ e] (with silent h), L. habilitas aptitude, ability, fr. habilis apt. See {Able}.] The quality or state of being …

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  • 12Mental retardation — A term used when a person has certain limitations in mental functioning and in skills such as communicating, taking care of him or herself, and social skills. These limitations will cause a child to learn and develop more slowly than a typical… …

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  • 13mental retardation — noun Date: 1914 subaverage intellectual ability equivalent to or less than an IQ of 70 that is accompanied by significant deficits in abilities (as in communication or self care) necessary for independent daily functioning, is present from birth… …

    New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 14Powers and abilities of Superman — The powers of DC Comics character Superman have changed a great deal since his introduction in the 1930s. The extent of his powers peaked during the 1970s and 1980s to the point where various writers found it difficult to create suitable… …

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  • 15Когнитивные (познавательные) способности (cognitive abilities) — К. с. могут рассматриваться и как свойства, присущие всем людям как биолог. виду, напр. способность к овладению родным языком, и как свойства, варьирующие от индивидуума к индивидууму или от одной группы лиц к др., напр. вербальная или… …

    Психологическая энциклопедия

  • 16developing mental skills — cultivation of mental abilities; maturing mental faculties …

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  • 17List of superhuman features and abilities in fiction — Many forms of fiction feature characters attributed with superhuman, supernatural, or paranormal abilities, often referred to as superpowers (also spelled super powers and super powers ) or powers . This tradition is especially rich in the… …

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  • 18Supernatural abilities in Scientology doctrine — In Church of Scientology doctrine, supernatural or superhuman abilities are a recurring subject, appearing throughout Scientology and Dianetics materials, from the most basic introductory texts to the highest level Operating Thetan information.… …

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  • 19Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health — This article is about the book by L. Ron Hubbard first published in 1950. For the general body of ideas and practices known as Dianetics , see Dianetics. Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health   …

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  • 20Columbia Mental Maturity Scale — a test of specific kinds of mental function and general abilities, suitable for children (ages 3 to 12) with no speech or with limited physical capabilities, such as those with cerebral palsy …

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