Psychologyspeaking topic
Metacognition: does thinking about thinking set humans apart? What kind of mental leap is it to say 'I know I'll forget this, so I'm writing it down'?
— Flavell, metacognition
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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