According to the Information-Processing Approach

question 41

Multiple Choice

According to the information-processing approach,

• A) we process all information at either a deep or shallow level of processing.
• B) introspection is the most important research technique; with the proper controls, introspection can be very reliable.
• C) decision-making is the primary component of all cognitive processes.
• D) mental processes can be interpreted as a flow of information, somewhat similar to the way a computer operates.

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