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AI study assistants can incorporate metacognitive prompts by asking students to articulate their problem-solving steps, rate their confidence before and after answering a question, or journal about what study strategies worked best. Case studies, such as the Betty's Brain system, demonstrate that AI mentors can successfully scaffold metacognitive skills by prompting students to reflect on their learning processes. By fostering SRL and metacognition, AI study assistants empower learners to become more autonomous and effective.",[16,66,68],{"id":67},"conclusion","Conclusion",[21,70,71],{},"Affect detection, gamification and nudges, and SRL support address the emotional, motivational, and metacognitive dimensions of learning that traditional AI study assistants often overlook. Affect detection enables frustration-aware planning that keeps learners engaged and prevents dropout. 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