Think Better · 45 sec
Metacognition
A compact thinking tool for spotting patterns and avoiding mistakes.
The useful idea
- The useful idea
Metacognition is an awareness of one's thought processes and an understanding of the patterns behind them.
- How it works
The term comes from the root word meta, meaning "beyond", or "on top of".
- Why it matters
Metacognition can take many forms, such as reflecting on one's ways of thinking, and knowing when and how oneself and others use particular strategies for problem-solving.
Why this matters
Use Metacognition as a quick check before trusting your first conclusion.
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Use Metacognition as a quick check before trusting your first conclusion.
Test your recall
Which idea belongs to the explanation of Metacognition?
- Why it matters
- How it works
- The useful idea — correct
Metacognition is an awareness of one's thought processes and an understanding of the patterns behind them.