Metacognition

Definition

Metacognition is the awareness and regulation of your own reasoning — noticing how you decide, catching errors, and adjusting strategy. It is the skill behind effective self-review.

Why it matters

Metacognitive review of your games is what converts experience into improvement rather than mere repetition.

Examples

• Asking 'why did I choose that guess?' after a game.
• Noticing a recurring bias in your play.

Best practices

• Review games for decision quality, not just results.
• Name the biases you tend to fall into.

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