Mrs. Goldman was a little startled when she realized that while driving home, she didn't really remember driving the last mile. For Mrs. Goldman, driving has probably become a(n):
a) controlled process.
b) metacognitive process.
c) time to engage in selective attention.
d) automatic process.
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I can't figure out the answer to this.
I'm stuck between answer A and D. Can someone explain to me which is right thanks!
It's D. People are thinking during a controlled process.
oh, I figured!
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You're very welcome, Reb.
To determine the answer, let's first understand the terms involved:
1. Controlled process: It refers to a mental activity that requires conscious effort and attention. It involves actively thinking and making decisions.
2. Metacognitive process: This term refers to thinking about thinking or monitoring our own cognitive processes. It involves planning, monitoring, and evaluating our cognitive tasks.
3. Time to engage in selective attention: Selective attention is the ability to focus on certain stimuli while ignoring others. The option suggests that this activity provides an opportunity for Mrs. Goldman to engage in selective attention.
4. Automatic process: It refers to a mental activity that requires minimal conscious effort and attention. It is often well-practiced and may occur without us being fully aware of it.
Now, let's analyze the situation described in the question. Mrs. Goldman was startled to realize that she didn't remember driving the last mile while driving home. This suggests that she was engaging in automatic processing. When an activity becomes automatic, it indicates that it has been extensively practiced and doesn't require conscious attention.
Therefore, the correct answer to this question is:
d) automatic process.
Mrs. Goldman's lack of memory for the last mile of driving suggests that driving has become an automatic process for her, happening without her full conscious awareness.