Maisie,a junior in high school,is studying for her SAT exam.Although she is tired after a long day of school,she sits down with her study guide and slowly works through five new math problems.Maisie is likely employing

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Controlled processing is characterized by effortful and deliberate cognitive processing involved in complex tasks or unfamiliar situations, such as studying for an important exam. In contrast, automatic processing is a type of cognitive processing that occurs without conscious awareness or intentional control, such as reading familiar words or recognizing familiar faces. Maisie's deliberate approach to studying for her SAT exam suggests that she is using controlled processing. The independent/interdependent mindsets are not relevant to this scenario.

Maisie,a Junior in High School,is Studying for Her SAT Exam