Part of the Section on Metamemory Examined How Students Regulate

question 55

Multiple Choice

Part of the section on metamemory examined how students regulate their study strategies. If you are typical of the college students discussed in that section-and the task is relatively easy-you would be likely to

• A) spend somewhat more time on the more difficult material, but not as much time as it deserves.
• B) fail to review the material you already know.
• C) show no relationship between study time and the difficulty of the material.
• D) spend roughly three times as long on difficult topics as on the topics you already know.

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Definitions:

Short-Term Memory

A component of the memory system that is responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing.

Theory of Mind

The cognitive ability to understand that others have beliefs, desires, intentions, and perspectives that are different from one's own.

Older Siblings

The child or children in a family who were born before other siblings, often taking on leadership roles and influencing the younger siblings' behavior and development.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, important in decision making, cognitive control, social behavior, and emotional regulation.