Imagine That You Are Counseling a 6^th Grader on How

Multiple Choice

Imagine that you are counseling a 6^th grader on how to improve her study skills so that she will remember more information on tests.Not only do you teach her some memory strategies,you also encourage her to engage in self-testing so that she will begin self- monitoring,that is,keeping track of how well she is remembering new material.What kind of skill is this kind of self-monitoring?

A) A metacognitive skill.
B) A preoperational skill.
C) A declarative memory.
D) A social cognitive skill.