AP PSYCHOLOGY

COGNITION

STORING AND RETRIEVING MEMORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Metacognition refers to
A
Amnesia
B
Mental retardation
C
Artificial intelligence
D
Thinking about thinking
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Metacognition is the process of thinking about one’s own thinking and learning.

Detailed explanation-2: -Metacognition. Generally referred to as “thinking about thinking.” refers to “thinking about thinking” and was introduced as a concept in by John Flavell, who is typically seen as a founding scholar of the field. Flavell said that metacognition is the knowledge you have of your own cognitive processes (your thinking).

Detailed explanation-3: -Metacognition is the ability to think about your thought processes, determine whether or not they’re working for you, and adjust your thinking (and behavior) accordingly.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to the LD Online Glossary (2014), metacognition is the process of “thinking about thinking.” For example, good readers use metacognition before reading when they clarify their purpose for reading and preview the text.

Detailed explanation-5: -2021 This is the value of metacognition, or thinking about thinking.-

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