Metacognition

Definition

Metacognition involves thinking about how you think. It's awareness and understanding of your own thought processes.

Related terms

Self-regulation: The process by which individuals monitor and control their behavior, emotions, or thoughts, adapting them according to the demands of a situation.

Cognitive Load:

The total amount of mental effort being used in working memory.

Reflective Thinking: A part of metacognition that involves stepping back from a task to consider your approach to the problem-solving process.