SSA101 Study Bank Review: Critical Thinking, Metacognition, and Academic Skills

Vocabulary flashcards covering core learning principles, thinking skills, metacognition, academic integrity, time management, and AI literacy from the SSA101 bank.

Academic Integrity (Guerrero-Dib, Portales, & Heredia-Escorza, 2020)

An ethical standard extending beyond the avoidance of cheating that represents a commitment to the learning process and the ethical use of resources.

Academic Integrity (International Society of Academic Integrity, 2021)

A commitment to uphold five fundamental values: honesty, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage.

Problem-Solving

A structured, flexible process used to address challenges, which begins with identifying and clearly defining the problem before evaluating and choosing solutions.

Working Memory

A cognitive memory system primarily responsible for temporarily holding and processing information while actively working on tasks.

Encoding

The cognitive process of converting and processing new information deeply so that it can be stored in long-term memory.

Retrieval Practice

A learning strategy that involves accessing and using stored knowledge, which strengthens memory retention and retrieval pathways.

Spaced Learning

A study method consisting of short, regular study sessions spread over time rather than massed cramming, enhancing focus and long-term retention.

Metacognition

The awareness and self-regulation of one's own thinking and learning processes, enabling students to intentionally monitor and adjust strategies.

Monitoring (Metacognition)

The phase within the Plan-Monitor-Evaluate cycle that involves actively checking comprehension and strategy effectiveness during learning.

Cognitive Presence

An element of the Community of Inquiry framework that refers to the construction of knowledge and meaning through sustained reflection and thinking.

Critical Thinking

A purposeful habit of mind involving questioning assumptions, evaluating evidence, weighing options and data, and considering multiple perspectives before forming a judgment.

Analytical Thinking

The cognitive practice of breaking a complex whole into its component parts to understand structures, relationships, and patterns.

Analyze (Bloom's Taxonomy)

The cognitive level in Bloom's Taxonomy that requires learners to break information down into its component parts.

Creative Thinking

The capacity to generate original ideas and explore new connections, supported by an openness to risk, experimentation, and uncertainty.

Creative Synthesis

The act of combining two or more existing theories, ideas, or models to generate a novel perspective or model.

AI Hallucination

A phenomenon where an artificial intelligence system generates incorrect, misleading, or completely fabricated information.

Digital Literacy (American Library Association, 2011)

The ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information.

AI Literacy (Long & Magerko, 2020)

A set of competencies enabling individuals to critically evaluate, understand, and interact effectively with artificial intelligence technologies.

Time-on-Task

The actual amount of focused time required to complete a specific academic task or assignment.

Prioritization

The practice of identifying and ordering tasks based on importance and purpose rather than simply engaging in unfocused activity.

Procrastination

The delay of tasks, frequently occurring when tasks feel overwhelming or unimportant, which can trigger a chain reaction of academic difficulties.

Academic Ownership

The practice of taking personal responsibility and self-advocacy for one's own education, time allocation, and academic success.

Information Literacy

The ability to locate, evaluate, verify, and effectively apply information from reliable sources while identifying personal and author bias.

Paraphrasing

Rewriting an author's ideas in one's own words while explicitly citing and acknowledging the original source.

Plagiarism

The uncredited copying, reproduction, or submission of another author's text or ideas as one's own work.

Clarity (Communication)

A quality of communication characterized by easy understanding and directness of expression.

Nonverbal Communication

The transmission of messages or emotional signals through non-spoken means such as body language, gestures, and posture.

College Culture

The shared expectations, language, behaviors, and academic norms within higher education environments.