Metacognition refers to knowledge about and regulation of some form of cognitive activity. In the case of reading, metacognition is least relevant to
A) text comprehension.
B) solving a difficult problem.
C) performing a highly practiced skill.
D) critical evaluation of an author's claim.

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Metacognition is less relevant to performing a highly practiced skill because such activities often become automatic and do not require conscious thought or self-reflection on the cognitive processes involved, unlike tasks such as text comprehension, problem-solving, and critical evaluation, which benefit significantly from metacognitive strategies.

Metacognition Refers to Knowledge About and Regulation of Some Form