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A brief metacognitive intervention improved cognitive offloading strategies by combining prediction with feedback. This approach enhanced metacognitive calibration and led to more optimal use of external reminders, supporting real-world cognition.

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  • Neuroscience
  • Human-Computer Interaction

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  • Cognitive offloading utilizes external tools to reduce mental effort, crucial for daily functioning.
  • Biases in offloading strategies are linked to inaccurate self-assessments of cognitive abilities.
  • Metacognitive interventions show potential but yield inconsistent results in mitigating these biases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of a brief metacognitive intervention on cognitive offloading strategies.
  • To determine if metacognitive predictions and feedback can optimize the use of external reminders.

Main Methods:

  • A short metacognitive intervention (5 trials) involving prediction and feedback was administered.
  • Participants engaged in a memory task, choosing between internal memory and external reminders for varying rewards.
  • Two experiments (N=164 and N=416) assessed the effectiveness of the intervention and its components.

    • Main Results:

    • The intervention significantly improved metacognitive calibration and led to more optimal reminder-setting strategies.
    • Combining metacognitive prediction with feedback was crucial; predictions alone did not improve strategies.
    • Replication in a larger sample confirmed the efficacy of the combined intervention.

    Conclusions:

    • A brief metacognitive intervention pairing prediction with feedback can optimize cognitive offloading.
    • This approach enhances decision-making regarding the use of internal memory versus external aids.
    • Findings suggest a practical method to improve cognitive efficiency in everyday tasks.