Which of the Following Students Provides the Most Accurate Interpretation

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following students provides the most accurate interpretation of one of the themes of the textbook?

• A) Daquan: "In general, our cognitive processes may operate quickly, but we make numerous errors."
• B) Jessica: "In general, our cognitive processes tend to be passive, unless we make a special effort."
• C) Sam: "We are typically more accurate in processing negative information, rather than positive information."
• D) Sophie: "Many cognitive processes emphasize both top-down processing and bottom-up processing."

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