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Which of the following is true of controlled processing? A. It is the means through which information enters short-term memory. B. Information that requires controlled processing cannot become automatic. C. It always requires active attention to the information being encoded. D. Most information we can later recall is encoded using controlled processing.

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Description: Which of the following is true of controlled processing? A. It is the means through which information enters short-term memory. B. Information that requires controlled processing cannot become automatic. C. It always requires active attention to the information being encoded. D. Most information we can later recall is encoded using controlled processing.

   Which of the following is true of controlled processing?
A. It is the means through which information enters short-term memory.
B. Information that requires controlled processing cannot become automatic.
C. It always requires active attention to the information being encoded.
D. Most information we can later recall is encoded using controlled processing.

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Controlled processing, also known as effortful processing, is involved with long-term memory. On the other hand, automatic processing, also known as effortless processing, is associated with short-term memory. Show more…

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Which of the following is true of controlled processing? A. It is the means through which information enters short-term memory. B. Information that requires controlled processing cannot become automatic. C. It always requires active attention to the information being encoded. D. Most information we can later recall is encoded using controlled processing.

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Automatic Processing

Automatic processing refers to the encoding of information in a way that does not require focused attention or conscious awareness. It allows familiar tasks or information to be processed quickly and effortlessly, free from the limitations of attentional resources.

Controlled Processing

Controlled processing is a type of information processing that requires deliberate, conscious effort and attention. It involves actively working to pay attention to and encode information, often using strategies like rehearsal or mnemonic devices. This contrasts with automatic processing, which happens with little conscious effort.

Attention

Attention is a critical cognitive resource involved in controlled processing. It is the mechanism by which we selectively focus on certain pieces of information while ignoring others, ensuring that the chosen information is effectively encoded into memory. Without active attention, processing tends to become automatic.

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