Which of the following is fast, fairly effortless thinking that frees "space" in short­term memory and makes it easier to work on a problem?

a. automatic processing
b. algorithmic thinking
c. mnemonic processing
d. trial-and-error thinking


ANSWER: a

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Fill in the blanks with correct word

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