Frank buys a new smartphone and tries exploring the phone's features as soon as he reaches home. While doing so, he fails to hear the doorbell, which has been ringing for five minutes. This illustrates the concept of

A. automatic processes.
B. controlled processes.
C. altered states of consciousness.
D. subconscious awareness.


Answer: B

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