Gwen is very impulsive and often acts without thinking. Some of her behaviors are not entirely moral or ethical, but she tends to have difficulty taking a moment to stop and think before she acts

Which of her conscious processes is failing to do its job effectively?
a. Her planning function
b. The suprachiasmatic nucleus of her hypothalamus
c. Her nonconscious processing
d. Her circadian rhythm

Answer: A

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