Self-reflection

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/self-reflection

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the core cognitive mechanisms?Relies on introspection (examining internal states) and metacognition (thinking about thinking)
2. Why is self‑reflection like being a detective?Because you investigate your own thoughts and feelings, just like a detective solves clues. It lets you find out why you act the way you do.
3. How does self‑reflection help me feel better?By noticing what makes you upset or happy, you can choose healthier ways to cope. It helps you learn from both good and bad moments.

Self-reflection: The cognitive process of observing, analyzing, and evaluating one's own thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Introspection: The examination of one's own conscious thoughts and feelings; a direct internal observation.
Metacognition: Higher-order thinking that involves an awareness and control of one's own cognitive processes.