Jeffrey Needs to Study for an Upcoming Exam

question 34

Multiple Choice

Jeffrey needs to study for an upcoming exam. He does a number of things to prepare for the exam,four of which are listed below. Three of these illustrate metacognition. Which one reflects little if any metacognitive activity?

• A)He allocates adequate study time for the exam.
• B)He directs his eyes to the first page of his textbook.
• C)He identifies a suitable mnemonic technique that will help him remember a difficult piece of information.
• D)He tests himself to see if he is sufficiently prepared for the exam.

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Definitions:

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