Elmer has discovered that in order to be successful in college, he must both pay attention to his instructor and take good notes. If Elmer is successful at engaging in both of these behaviors, he is demonstrating effective
A)abstract thinking.
B)cognitive self-regulation
C)overregularization.
D)one-to-one principle understanding.

Question

Elmer has discovered that in order to be successful in college, he must both pay attention to his instructor and take good notes. If Elmer is successful at engaging in both of these behaviors, he is demonstrating effective
A)​abstract thinking.
B)cognitive self-regulation
C)overregularization.
D)one-to-one principle understanding.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cognitive self-regulation refers to the ability to monitor and control one's own cognitive processes, such as attention and note-taking, in order to achieve a goal. Elmer's success in college through paying attention and taking good notes demonstrates effective cognitive self-regulation.

Elmer Has Discovered That in Order to Be Successful in College