What Are "Metamemory" and "Metacognition," and What Developmental Trends Are

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Essay

What are "metamemory" and "metacognition," and what developmental trends are evident with these mental skills?

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Definitions:

Dosimeter

A device that measures exposure to ionizing radiation and helps in assessing the dose received by an individual or an object.

Radiation Exposure

The state of being exposed to ionizing radiation or radioactive substances, which can have health impacts.

Medical Staff

Group of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers, who provide medical services in hospitals or other healthcare settings.

SPECT

Single photon emission computed tomography; a radiologic procedure in which a gamma camera detects signals induced by gamma radiation and a computer converts these signals into two- or three-dimensional images that are displayed on a screen.