metacognition
Definition
Metacognition refers to the ability to discern between one's own correct and incorrect responses, reflecting awareness of the accuracy of one's own judgments. Metacognitive discernment can be measured using Type-2 signal detection theory, which separates the ability to distinguish correct from incorrect responses from metacognitive response bias. Research demonstrates that intellectual humility is positively associated with metacognitive discernment, with individuals higher in intellectual humility showing better ability to assess the accuracy of their own judgments.
Sources: Prike et al. (2024)
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Metacognition and Intellectual Humility
Intellectual humility is associated with greater metacognitive insight. Individuals with higher intellectual humility demonstrate greater metacognitive discernment, meaning they are better able to distinguish between their own accurate and inaccurate judgments, which may reduce susceptibility to misinformation.
Sources: Prike et al. (2024)
Metacognition and Misinformation Discernment
Intellectual humility is associated with greater misinformation discernment. Enhanced metacognitive insight supports improved misinformation discernment by enabling individuals to better distinguish between correct and incorrect responses about information veracity.
Sources: Prike et al. (2024)
