Individuals' knowledge about their own thinking process and their ability to monitor their own cognition is ________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
metacognition
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A person with many connections from the fusiform gyrus to other brain areas, and a person with very few such connections probably differ mainly in which of the following?
a. Accuracy in the aim of their movements b. Persistence after a series of disappointments c. Ability to recognize faces d. Ability to master foreign languages
Studies of the brains of violinists found that __________.
A. the somatosensory cortex was bigger in an area representing fingers of the left hand B. there was no difference between them and the brains of nonmusicians C. the amygdala was bigger in an area representing fingers of the right hand D. the somatosensory cortex was smaller than that found in the brains of nonmusicians
Current treatment of obsessive-compulsive behavior involves:
A. avoidance of the objects that are believed to cause anxiety for the person B. confrontation of the anxiety-causing objects through exposure therapy C. intense psychoanalysis to determine the patient's underlying conflict D. administration of stimulant drugs
Which is an example of discontinuous change?
A. A middle-aged adult losing muscle and strength B. An adolescent experiencing puberty C. A small child expanding her vocabulary D. A young adult learning a new trade