The Fact That We Are Unaware of Most of Our

question 36

Multiple Choice

The fact that we are unaware of most of our mental processing is a good thing for all of the following reasons EXCEPT that

• A) the inferred processes that we are consciously aware of accurately reflect the unconscious processes that occur behind the scenes.
• B) awareness of all of our processing would send us into information overload.
• C) in many cases, information about our underlying mental processes would be distracting rather than helpful.
• D) most tasks would be greatly slowed if we had to sort through all of the underlying processing information.

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Definitions:

Intersectionality

A theoretical framework for understanding how aspects of a person's social and political identities (such as race, gender, class, sexuality, disability, etc.) combine to create different modes of discrimination and privilege.

Distinctive Standpoint

A unique or particular perspective that reflects the specific experiences, values, and beliefs of an individual or group.

Oppression

A system of inequality and injustice where one group exercises power over another through discrimination, marginalization, and exploitation.

Karl Marx

A 19th-century philosopher, economist, and revolutionary socialist whose works are the foundation of the body of thought known as Marxism.