Metacognition

In recent years, cognitive as well as social psychologists have become increasingly aware that metacognition (cognitive processes that apply to themselves) is a fundamental aspect of human psychology. Are metacognitive activities similar to standard cognitive processes or do they represent a separate category? How do people reflect on their cognitive processes? Does our metacognitive knowledge affect our behavioral choices? These are only some of the questions addressed in this broad ranging book. Metacognition is a major international and interdisciplinary book that shows how a full analysis of human reasoning and behavior requires an understanding of both cognitive and metacognitive activities. This group of world-renowned authors draw together key insights from across social and cognitive psychology to offer an unmatched overview of this major debate. It will be invaluable for students and academics in social and cognitive psychology.

Vincent Y Yzerbyt is Associate Professor in the Department of Experimental Psychology at the Catholic University of Louvain. He is co-author, with Jacques-Philippe Leyens and Georges Schadron, of Stereotypes and Social Cognition (SAGE, 1994).

Guy Lories is Associate Professor in the Department of Experimental Psychology at the Catholic University of Louvain.

Benoit Dardenne is a Fellow at the Belgian National Science Foundation and Assistant Professor in the Department of Experimental Psychology at the Catholic University of Louvain.

CONTRIBUTORS OUTSIDE WESTERN HEMISPHERE

Herbert Blass University of Heidelberg

Asher Koriat University of Haifa

Jacques-Philippe Leyens Catholic University of Louvain

Marie-Anne Schelstraete Catholic University of Louvain

Diedrik A Stapel University of Amsterdam

Fritz Strack University of Wurzburg