A Thought That Arises Through a Feeling That the Thought

question 140

Multiple Choice

A thought that arises through a feeling that the thought is "right" is referred to as a(n) _____ thought.

• A) intuitive
• B) factual
• C) experimental
• D) logical

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Definitions:

Mental Resources

Cognitive capabilities and energy available to a person for logic, problem-solving, and the processing of information.

Attended Stimuli

Refers to the specific stimuli that a person is consciously focusing on or paying attention to among all other possible stimuli in the environment.

Controlled Processing

The carrying out of a cognitive task with a deliberate allocation of cognitive resources. Typically, controlled processing occurs on difficult and/or unfamiliar tasks requiring attention and is under conscious control.

Routine Tasks

Repetitive and predictable activities that require minimal cognitive effort to complete.