Although Terry knew he was supposed to stop at the grocery store on the way home from the gym, he drove right past the store and did not realize he'd forgotten until pulling into his garage. This BEST illustrates what is known as _____.

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Terry's forgetfulness suggests that he was not paying attention to his plan or his environment, thus engaging in mindless behavior. Mental set and fixation refer to more specific cognitive processes, and insight does not apply to this situation.

Although Terry Knew He Was Supposed to Stop at the Grocery