Cognitive psychology

Description

The human mental processes such as attention, memory, language use, perception, problem solving, creativity and thinking.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 7 occupations
  • Optional in 9 occupations
  • Total: 16 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)

Essential for

  • Music therapist
    Music therapists use music-therapeutic interventions to treat patients with behavioural disorders and pathogenic conditions to prevent, mitigate or eliminate symptoms and to change…
  • Technical communicator
    Technical communicators prepare clear, concise, and professional communication from product developers to users of the products, such as online help, user manuals, white papers, sp…
  • System configurator
    System configurators tailor a computer system to the organisation's and users' needs. They adjust the base system and software to the needs of the customer. They perform configurat…
  • E-learning architect
    E-learning architects establish goals and procedures for the application of learning technologies within an organisation and the creation of an infrastructure that will support the…
  • Instructional designer
    Instructional designers develop instructional material for training courses using multimedia technology and authoring tools. They aim to create instructional experiences which make…
  • Art therapist
    An Art Therapist is a mental health professional who uses the creative process of art-making to improve and enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of individuals. A…
  • User experience analyst
    User experience analysts assess client interaction and experience and analyse users' behaviours, attitudes, and emotions about the usage of a particular product, system or service.…

Optional for

  • Language engineer
    A Language Engineer focuses on the development and enhancement of natural language processing (NLP) systems. These professionals work on technologies that enable computers to under…
  • ICT accessibility tester
    ICT accessibility testers evaluate websites, software applications, systems or user interface components with regards to friendliness, operability of the navigation and visibility …
  • Graphologist
    A graphologist is a professional who analyzes and interprets handwriting to gain insights into an individual's personality traits, behavior, and potential characteristics. Grapholo…
  • Knowledge engineer
    Knowledge engineers integrate structured knowledge into computer systems (knowledge bases) in order to solve complex problems normally requiring a high level of human expertise or …
  • User interface designer
    A User Interface Designer is a creative professional who focuses on the visual layout and interactive elements of a product’s interface. Their role is to design intuitive, attracti…
  • ICT trainer
    ICT trainers conduct training-needs analysis and design programs to train students in using software packages and information systems accordingly. They produce and update existing …
  • Web content manager
    Web content managers curate or create content for a web platform according to the long-term strategic goals, policies, and procedures for an organisation's online content or its cu…
  • Assistant clinical psychologist
    Assistant clinical psychologists aid psychologists in their work. They work in healthcare facilities or private practices where they assist psychologists with their treatment of pa…
  • Recreational therapist
    Recreational therapists treat people with behavioural disorders or conditions. They use techniques and interventions such as art, music, animals, and dance to promote, maintain, an…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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