John is reading his Cognitive Psychology textbook. He notices that his stomach is grumbling, but he thinks, "I will finish this section of the chapter and then go to lunch." John's thought illustrates the cognitive process of _______.

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John's thought process of deciding to finish a section before going to lunch is an example of decision making. He evaluates his current situation (feeling hungry) and decides on a course of action (to finish reading before eating), which is a fundamental aspect of decision making.

John Is Reading His Cognitive Psychology Textbook