Morris Is a High School Student Preparing for the SAT

question 8

Multiple Choice

Morris is a high school student preparing for the SAT.As he studies vocabulary for the test,he realizes that he needs to stay focused rather than multitasking.He knows he will take longer and spend more time revisiting the words if he texts friends and checks email.What kind of metacognitive knowledge does Morris demonstrate about himself as a learner?

• A)Self-regulatory knowledge
• B)Declarative knowledge
• C)Self-evaluating knowledge
• D)Motivational knowledge

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Definitions:

Edwin Shneidman

A pioneer in the field of suicidology who extensively studied the motives and psychology behind suicide.

Death Ignorer

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Durkheim

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