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Control: the downward communication channel in metacognition
Control: the downward communication channel in metacognition where actions are taken in response to monitoring signals, such as 'I need to re-read this more carefully' or 'Let me step back and separate my feelings from the facts'
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely defines control as a specific channel in metacognition by naming it, stating its genus (downward communication channel), and providing its differentia (actions taken in response to monitoring). It distinguishes it from monitoring and gives concrete examples of what constitutes control operations.