Sometimes information can enter into our long-term memory without any conscious processing. This is known as _____ processing.

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Automatic processing refers to the unconscious encoding of incidental information such as space, time, and frequency, and of well-learned information, such as word meanings, without effort or intention. This contrasts with effortful processing, which requires conscious work and attention.

Sometimes Information Can Enter into Our Long-Term Memory Without Any