Which of the following contrasts controlled processing and automatic processing?
a) Controlled processing occurs very quickly, whereas automatic processing occurs at a much slower rate.
b) Controlled processing is largely intuitive, whereas automatic processing is largely logical.
c) Controlled processing occurs in the amygdala, whereas automatic processing occurs in the prefrontal cortex.
d) Controlled processing is systematic and effortful, whereas automatic processing is fast and relatively effortless.
d
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