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metacognition: the knowledge and regulation of one's own thinking processes Mnemonic device: I know about the "cogs" in my brain. DO NOWS Learning intentions
Neuroplasticity: the ability of the brain to change its activity and structure
Example: Neuroplasticity, also known as neural plasticity or brain plasticity, is a process that involves adaptive structural and functional changes to the brain. Mnemonic Device: Neuro=brain, lasticity = elastic. Brain stretchy. DO NOWS Learning intentions
omit: to leave or exclude
Example: You can omit the peppers from the chili if it's too hot. Mnemonic device: Omit the omelettes! I don't like omelettes, so I want to leave them out of breakfast. DO NOWS Learning intentions
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proclivity: a tendency to choose or do something regularly
Example: She had a proclivity towards taking careful notes during class to make sure she kept her mind organized. Mnemonic device: I have a proclivity for coffee. I am PRO-coffee. DO NOWS
opulent: rich, lavish or luxurious.
Example: My 2002 Nissan pathfinder is the opposite of lavish: seats ripping, dented from trips to the mountains, messes in the back from my kids, and it's a stick shift. Mnemonic device: Opulent people go to the opera. DO NOWS
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loquacious: talkative Example: The loquacious passenger next to me kept interrupting my reading on the flight to Seattle. DO NOWS Learning intentions
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