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Cognitive Processing Power

Meaning

Cognitive Processing Power is a clinical measure of the speed, efficiency, and capacity with which the central nervous system can absorb, interpret, and respond to complex information. This metric encompasses fundamental intellectual functions such as attention span, working memory, and fluid intelligence, all of which are essential for high-level daily functioning. In endocrinology, the integrity of this power is closely linked to the finely tuned balance of neurosteroids and metabolic hormones that regulate neuronal excitability and energy supply. Diminished processing power often signals an underlying physiological or hormonal imbalance that requires clinical investigation.