Metacognition is the name neuroscience gives to the act of thinking about thinking. Self-reflection is a mind-changing act that allows us to reprogram who we are and what we do through the sheer act of looking at our past history and actions to truly understand our motivation.
Our motivation is tied to our understanding of the world we live in.
This affects our decision-making.
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