_______________ is a type of mental processing that requires purposeful thought and effort for decisions or courses of action to be weighed carefully.

a) Effortful processing
b) Controlled processing
c) Automatic processing
d) Concerted cognition


Answer: b) Controlled processing

Psychology

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Fill in the blank with correct word

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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