Controlled processing involves
A) close attention.
B) ease in performing parallel tasks.
C) overlearning of tasks.
D) few cognitive resources.

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Controlled processing requires close attention and conscious effort. It is contrasted with automatic processing, which requires fewer cognitive resources and is performed effortlessly without conscious attention. Option B is incorrect because controlled processing generally interferes with the ability to perform parallel tasks. Option C is incorrect because it refers to a type of learning that occurs during automatic processing, whereas controlled processing requires active learning and conscious effort. Option D is incorrect because controlled processing requires a lot of cognitive resources.

Controlled Processing Involves