The Fact That We Are Unaware of Most of Our

question 15

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:

• 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:

Subjective Fault

A legal concept pertaining to the personal and individual blame or responsibility one has due to their own mental state or intentions.

Objective Fault

involves assigning blame or legal responsibility based on the failure to meet an objective standard of care or conduct, irrespective of the actor's intent.

Mental Fault

A legal concept referring to the wrongful state of mind behind an act, often relating to intent or recklessness.

Arraignment

A court proceeding in which a criminal defendant is formally charged with an offense and asked to enter a plea.