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Today’s lecture explores three key concepts in cognitive psychology: meta-memory, working memory, and mnemonics. Meta-memory involves an individual’s awareness and control over their memory processes, allowing for self-regulation and improved learning. Working memory acts as the mental workspace for holding and manipulating information essential for reasoning, comprehension, and problem-solving. Mnemonics are memory aids that use techniques like acronyms, rhymes, and visual imagery to enhance recall and organize information. Together, these concepts are crucial for understanding how we process, store, and retrieve information, ultimately improving memory and learning strategies.