Theresa has just come to realize that in order to learn, she must focus her attention on her teacher, not her classmates. This indicates an advance in Theresa's ____ skills.
A) divergent thinking
B) scaffolding
C) sensory memory
D) metacognitive knowledge

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Theresa's realization that she needs to focus her attention on her teacher to learn better is an example of metacognitive knowledge. Metacognition refers to one's awareness and understanding of their own thought processes. In this case, Theresa is thinking about how she learns, which is a metacognitive activity.

Theresa Has Just Come to Realize That in Order to Learn