What Is the Capacity to Think About Thinking

question 178

Multiple Choice

What is the capacity to think about thinking?

• A)metamemory
• B)metathinking
• C)metacognition
• D)metacritical

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Definitions:

Eardrum Vibrations

Eardrum vibrations occur when sound waves strike the eardrum, causing it to vibrate; these vibrations are then transmitted into the inner ear, leading to the perception of sound.

Hammer, Anvil, Stirrup

The hammer, anvil, and stirrup are the three small bones located in the middle ear that play a key role in the mechanism of hearing by transmitting sound vibrations.

Amplitude

The height or magnitude of a wave from its equilibrium or rest position, often used in physics to describe the intensity of sound waves, light waves, or other periodic signals.

Decibels

A unit of measurement for the intensity of sound, indicating the pressure level of sound waves.