Seeing a Mini Cooper car with a spoiler and racing stripes might prompt elaboration because we are more motivated to process information that
A) we have distaste for.
B) we have trouble categorizing.
C) includes a brand name.
D) includes too much visual stimuli.
E) has too many different segments.

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We are motivated to process information that challenges our existing categories or schemas, as it requires more cognitive effort and can lead to new learning and understanding. Seeing a Mini Cooper with a spoiler and racing stripes might be unexpected and difficult to categorize, leading to more elaboration and cognitive processing.

Seeing a Mini Cooper Car with a Spoiler and Racing