What Is the Major Advantage of Processing Information Automatically

question 78

Multiple Choice

What is the major advantage of processing information automatically?

• A) We can use our cognitive resources for other, more important matters.
• B) Automatic processing yields more accurate judgments than does controlled processing.
• C) It is easier to learn how to process information automatically.
• D) Automatic processing is more easily modified than controlled processing.

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