Which Statement Is True About the Mindless Processing of Information

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about the mindless processing of information?

• A) We would be better off if we eliminated mindlessness completely from our lives.
• B) It is usually the best way to perform a task, because it allows us to operate on "automatic pilot."
• C) It has little effect on behavior because the processing goes on outside of awareness.
• D) It has benefits, but also can lead to mishaps and serious errors.

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Definitions:

Subduction

Subduction is a geological process in which one tectonic plate moves under another plate and into the mantle as the plates converge, typically occurring at oceanic trenches.

Juan de Fuca Ridge

A tectonic plate boundary located off the coast of the Pacific Northwest region of North America, characterized by seafloor spreading and volcanic activity.

Hot Spot

A region with significantly higher temperature than its surroundings, often related to volcanic activity or environmental anomalies.

Seismic Activity

The frequency, type, and size of earthquakes experienced over a period of time in a particular area, often measured to assess and monitor earth movements.