Metacognition refers to which concept?

• A. Being able to memorize
• B. Solving problems quickly
• C. Knowing about thinking
• D. Focusing on physical activity

Answer: (C)

Metacognition is thinking about your own thinking. It’s the awareness of your cognitive processes and the ability to plan how to study, monitor your understanding, and adjust strategies when needed. When you check yourself as you learn—asking whether you understand a concept, deciding which approach will help you learn best, and evaluating whether your method is working—you’re using metacognitive skills. This isn’t just about memorizing information, which is storing details in memory; it isn’t about solving problems quickly, which is about speed rather than self-awareness; and it isn’t about physical activity, which involves bodily actions rather than thought processes.