A "need for cognition" is best characterized as which of the following?
A) An individual difference measure referring to chronic thoughtfulness
B) The degree to which a person typically engages in and enjoys cognitive endeavors
C) An individual difference that is related to individuals' lower likelihood of using heuristic processes to evaluate arguments
D) All of the above

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A need for cognition refers to a person's tendency to engage in and enjoy cognitive activity, as well as their likelihood of using systematic processing rather than relying on heuristics. It is a measure of an individual difference that reflects chronic thoughtfulness in cognitive endeavors. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

A "Need for Cognition" Is Best Characterized as Which of the Following