Wing Tung is reading his textbook for history class. At the end of each paragraph, he stops and asks himself what the paragraph was about. Once he feels he knows it, he moves to the next section of the book. Wing Tung is using ____ to improve his thinking.
A)meta-cognition
B)contamination
C)conjunction
D)attribution

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Meta-cognition refers to the awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes. By stopping to ask himself what the paragraph was about and ensuring he understands it before moving on, Wing Tung is engaging in meta-cognitive activities to enhance his comprehension and retention of the material.

Wing Tung Is Reading His Textbook for History Class