AP PSYCHOLOGY

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

Detailed explanation-2: -Metacognition is, put simply, thinking about one’s thinking. More precisely, it refers to the processes used to plan, monitor, and assess one’s understanding and performance. Metacognition includes a critical awareness of a) one’s thinking and learning and b) oneself as a thinker and learner.

Detailed explanation-3: -Metacognition is the process of thinking about thinking. It’s about examining how we take in and process information, and figuring out ways we can do that more efficiently.

Detailed explanation-4: -Metacognition, a type of reflection, is a way of thinking about one’s thinking in order to grow. Metacognition and reflection are terms often used interchangeably, but it is most helpful to distinguish metacognition as a particular form of reflection.

Detailed explanation-5: -This is metacognition. Perkins (1992) defined four levels of metacognitive learners: tacit; aware; strategic; reflective.