Automatic processing occurs when
A)cognitive resources are high.
B)response times are long.
C)tasks are well-practiced.
D)attention is focused.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Automatic processing occurs when tasks are well-practiced, meaning that they have become so familiar that they can be performed without needing to allocate much cognitive resources or attention. Response times may actually be faster with automatic processing, and attention may not necessarily need to be completely focused on the task. So, A, B, and D are incorrect.

Automatic Processing Occurs When