Controlled Processes

question 30

Multiple Choice

Controlled processes

• A)do not require selective attention.
• B)occur during REM sleep.
• C)are the lowest or least alert state of human consciousness.
• D)are slower than automatic processes.

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Definitions:

Effort Justification

A cognitive dissonance theory concept where individuals rationalize the effort they put into achieving a goal, often valuing the outcome more if more effort was required.

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.

False Consensus Effect

The cognitive bias to overestimate the extent to which others share our beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors.

Weight Discrimination

The unfair treatment of individuals based solely on their weight or body size, often manifesting in social, professional, and health care contexts.