When you hear familiar words in your native language, it is virtually impossible not to register the meanings of the words. This best illustrates the importance of

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Automatic processing refers to our ability to effortlessly process familiar information without consciously thinking about it. When we hear familiar words in our native language, we automatically register their meaning without having to actively think about it.

When You Hear Familiar Words in Your Native Language, It