A Child's Awareness of and Purposeful Control of His/her Cognitive

question 162

Multiple Choice

A child's awareness of and purposeful control of his/her cognitive abilities

• A) does not occur until adolescence.
• B) is called metacognition.
• C) occurs as early as age 3.
• D) occurs earlier in girls than in boys.

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Definitions:

Feedback Loop

A feedback loop is a system where the output of a process is used as input to influence the operation of the same process, often leading to self-regulation.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the production of many of the body's essential hormones, influencing hunger, thirst, sleep, and emotional activity.

Gonads

The reproductive glands in animals, including humans, where sperm and eggs are produced.

School Dropout

The act of leaving school before completing the educational program, which can be influenced by a variety of factors including socio-economic status, personal issues, or academic challenges.