ACT Exam Literacy - Mental Capacities and Failures

the quality of being alert and paying close attention to things

the state or quality of being watchful and attentive, especially to detect potential danger or problems

a conclusion one reaches from the existing evidence or known facts

the process of using general rules or ideas to make a specific conclusion

the quality of performing tasks or activities with ease and without difficulty

a natural reaction or behavior that occurs automatically, without conscious thought or reasoning

the ability to understand or perceive something immediately, without conscious reasoning or the need for evidence or justification

an exceptional mental ability or talent that is unique and outstanding

the part of the mind that is not currently in focused awareness, but still influences thoughts, feelings, and behavior, often through automatic or involuntary processes

the will to obtain wealth, power, success, etc.

a sudden and impulsive decision or desire that someone has without much thought or reason behind it

the ability to perform tasks effectively and efficiently, demonstrating both physical and intellectual readiness

a sharp intelligence, able to understand things deeply and quickly

the willingness to take action and start new things without being prompted or directed

the habit or action of being cautious and taking steps in advance to prevent harm or trouble

the entirety of the human mind, including conscious and unconscious elements, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

to bring back something from the memory

to bring to mind past memories or experiences

to create and perform words of a play, music, etc. on impulse and without preparation, particularly because one is forced to do so

to warn someone to be cautious of a dangerous person or thing

to cause someone to lose their focus or attention from something they were doing or thinking about

to make someone acquainted with something

to predict or say in advance what will happen in the future

to know or predict something before it happens

to be attentive to advice or a warning

easily influenced or affected by others or external factors, especially due to a lack of experience or critical judgment

resistant to being affected or damaged by something

having knowledge or awareness about something

having a clever and practical ability to make wise and effective decisions

possessing practical knowledge, expertise, or understanding in a particular domain

having wisdom and good judgment

having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

possessing the ability to experience, feel, or perceive things through the senses

having awareness of one's surroundings

(of a person) able to quickly and accurately understand or notice things due to keen awareness and insight

displaying or having creativity or originality

the quality of making decisions or taking actions without considering potential risks or consequences

the quality of behaving in a foolish or reckless manner, often without considering the consequences

a mental state characterized by a fragile consciousness and reduced ability for voluntary action, often resembling a deep sleep

the fact or state of not having the necessary information, knowledge, or understanding of something

a state of severe mental disorder affecting a person's ability to understand reality, think rationally, or behave in a socially acceptable manner

the lack of intellectual or mental power to do something

a perceptual experience in which an individual perceives something that is not present in the external environment

a false idea or belief based on invalid arguments, often one that many people think is true

a mistaken or inaccurate belief or understanding about something

to pay little or no attention to something or someone, often leading to issues or problems

to intentionally ignore or act without concern for something or someone that deserves consideration

to understand or explain something incorrectly

to not notice or see something

lacking conscious awareness of something

incapable of behaving normally or thinking clearly due to mental illness

not noticing or caring about something

lacking experience, wisdom, or understanding about the world, often resulting in being overly trusting or easily deceived