Metacognition is the knowledge (for example awareness) of one's cognitive processes and the efficient use of this self-awareness to self-regulate these cognitive processes (for example Brown, 1987; Niemi, 2002; Shimamura, 2000). Components Metacognition is classified into three components: Metacognitive Knowledge (also called metacognitive awareness) refers to what individuals know about themselves and others as cognitive processors. Metacognitive regulation is the regulation of cognition and… (More on Metacognition)