Why do cognitive psychologists seldom rely on asking people to describe their thought processes?

a. Asking people about their thought processes would violate privacy laws.
b. It is easier to measure reaction times

c. People don't always know their own thought processes.
d. Cognitive psychologists are interested mainly in preverbal children.


c

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