Negative metacognitions and rumination can exacerbate symptoms of depression, researchers say.
Researchers report metacognition therapies, or directing personal thoughts and emotions for the benefit of mental wellbeing, can have positive effects on the treatment of anxiety, depression, and addictions.
Metacognition affects every aspect of human behavior from defining life goals to judging our own senses. Researchers say brain activity related to confidence is also associated with goal-driven behaviors, shedding light on the neurobiological basis of metacognition.
Teens are more likely to ignore advice than younger children, but only when the advice offered is bad. This is because teens are better at judging their own decisions, researchers say. The findings reveal the development of metacognition may be a key driver of developing independence during teenage years.
People can learn to use the non-conscious content in their brains to make profitable decisions. Findings suggest a novel form of non-conscious metacognition.
Researchers have identified specific brain functions that give you confidence that what you see is actually what you saw.
Researchers shed light on areas of the brain associated with metacognitive judgement.
A new study sheds light on the mechanisms behind metacognition and how we make sense of the world around us.
Max Planck Institute researchers report great apes actively seek out new information to help fill gaps in their knowledge.
A new study provides insight into how overconfidence can lead to poor decision making.
Researchers report the web might be affecting how we think as people are less willing to rely on their knowledge when they have access to the internet.
According to new research, the brain area which enables self reflection is larger in those who have lucid dreams.
