Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Automatic Processing

question 445

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding automatic processing?

• A) We are less aware of the attention we devote to automatic than to effortful processes.
• B) Automatic processing does not require attention.
• C) We are just as aware of the attention we devote to automatic as to effortful processes.
• D) Automatic processing requires more attention than does effortful processing.

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