cognitive diversity

noun

UK /ˈkɒɡ.nə.tɪv daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/

US /ˈkɑːɡ.nə.tɪv daɪˈvɝː.sə.ti/

Cognitive diversity means people think and solve problems in different ways.

The teacher liked cognitive diversity in her classroom because students shared many different ideas.

SYNONYMS

diversity of thought thinking diversity mental diversity variety of perspectives different ways of thinking

RELATED WORDS

neurodiversity inclusion creativity problem-solving teamwork

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A mix of different thinking styles within a group, such as logical, creative, or practical thinkers.

The project team's cognitive diversity helped them find a solution nobody had considered.

3. The idea that differences in how people learn, remember, and reason can improve group decisions.

Researchers study cognitive diversity to understand why some teams make better choices.

4. A workplace or school value that welcomes people who think differently from one another.

The company's hiring policy aims for cognitive diversity, not just different backgrounds.