You are driving home from school and suddenly realize that you have not noticed anything you have driven past for the last few minutes. This experience of driving without paying attention to your route is an example of ________ processing.

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Automatic processing is the type of processing that occurs unconsciously and effortlessly, such as driving without actively attending to the route. Implicit processing is a synonym for automatic processing. On the other hand, explicit processing, or controlled processing, refers to purposeful and conscious mental effort, such as learning new information or solving complex problems. Biased processing is a type of processing where one's preconceived beliefs or prejudices influence their perception and interpretation of information.

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