Metacognition and Attention in Learning

A set of 30 vocabulary flashcards based on the concepts of metacognition and attention from the lecture notes.

Metacognition

The awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes.

Behavioral outcomes

The measurable effects of behavior, such as resilience and persistence.

Retrieval practice

The act of practicing remembering information.

Spaced practice

The technique of spreading out study sessions over time.

Dual coding

Combining verbal information with visual representation for better understanding.

Interleaving

Studying multiple topics in a single session to enhance learning.

Concrete examples

Specific instances or evidence supporting a broader concept.

Elaboration

Expanding on a topic by adding details and connections.

Attention

The limited cognitive resource used to focus on relevant information.

Selective attention

Focusing on specific information while ignoring irrelevant details.

Attention span

The duration of time a person can focus on a task without becoming distracted.

Cognitive load

The total amount of mental effort being used in the working memory.

Visual aids

Tools that provide visual representations of information to support learning.

Mindset

An established set of attitudes held by someone, affecting learning and performance.

Growth mindset

The belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed with effort.

Fixed mindset

The belief that abilities and intelligence are static and cannot change.

Interpretation of failure

How one perceives and reacts to failures in learning or performance.

Resilience

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.

Persistence

The continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties.

Distraction

Something that prevents concentration or focus on a task.

Selective filter

The process through which only relevant information is processed.

Long-term memory

The phase of the memory process in which information is stored for extended periods.

Background interference

External noise or distractions that can disrupt focus.

Cognitive filtering

The mental process of determining what information to pay attention to.

Attention management

Strategies used to maintain focus and manage distractions.

Chunking

Grouping related items together to improve memorization.

Feedback

Information provided as a response to a performance or understanding.

Learning strategies

Techniques or methods employed to enhance learning efficiency.

Memory retention

The ability to retain information over time.

Active learning

Engaging with the material to enhance understanding and retention.

Information overload

A state that occurs when a person is exposed to too much information at once.

Focus techniques

Methods to enhance concentration on a task.

Sensory overload

A condition in which one or more of the body's senses experiences over-stimulation.

Visual distractions

Environmental factors that draw the eye away from the task at hand.