Thoughts or beliefs that are automatically activated from memory without our conscious awareness are called:
A) Attributions
B) Implicit cognitions
C) Semantic memories
D) Schemata
E) Salient stimuli

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The description provided refers to implicit cognitions, which are thoughts or beliefs that are processed unconsciously and automatically. The other answer choices refer to different cognitive processes or concepts, such as attributions (processes of assigning causes to events), semantic memories (long-term memories of facts and knowledge), schemata (mental frameworks for organizing and interpreting information), and salient stimuli (stimuli that stand out and capture our attention).

Thoughts or Beliefs That Are Automatically Activated from Memory Without