Explain how tasks that initially require controlled attention can become automatic.

What will be an ideal response?


With a lot of practice, a task can be become automatic as we need less conscious attention to complete it.

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a) True b) False

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According to the Monitoring the Future data, historically, how has general substance use (past month) for 12th graders in the U.S. changed over time?

a. increased from late ‘70s, declined through the ‘90s, and has since increased b. declined from late ‘70s through the ‘90s, and has since increased c. increased from late ‘70s, declined through the ‘90s, and has since declined d. declined from late ‘70s, rose through the ‘90s, and has since declined

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Scientists disagree on whether mood-dependent effects on memory exist.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The Consumer Reports study of client satisfaction indicated that

a. most clients are satisfied with the therapy they received, but only if it was behaviorally oriented. b. most clients are satisfied with the therapy they received, but only if it was insight-oriented. c. most clients are satisfied with the therapy they received, especially if it was offered by psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers. d. most clients are unsatisfied with the therapy they received.

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