The best example of metamemory would involve knowing that
A) a 10-word list of unfamiliar foreign words will be harder to recall than a 20-word list of familial words.
B) whales are mammals, not fish.
C) two numbers added together produce a sum that his greater than either number alone.
D) foreign words come from another country.

Question

The best example of metamemory would involve knowing that
A) ​a 10-word list of unfamiliar foreign words will be harder to recall than a 20-word list of familial words.
B) ​whales are mammals, not fish.
C) ​two numbers added together produce a sum that his greater than either number alone.
D) ​foreign words come from another country.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Metamemory involves knowledge about one's own memory and the ability to use that knowledge to enhance learning and memory performance. Knowing that familiarity can aid in recall is an example of metamemory, as it involves understanding the factors that can impact one's own ability to remember information. The other options do not specifically relate to memory or metamemory.

The Best Example of Metamemory Would Involve Knowing That