Alex is in her first year. Alex is exploring different majors and attending various classes to get a feel for different subjects. Alex is exposed to diverse academic experiences. She attends lectures, participates in group discussions, and engages in extracurricular activities related to different fields. Alex's focus is on experiencing different aspects of each discipline to understand her preferences and interests.

In which stage of the pyramid of cognitive information processing is Alex currently in and provide a reason for your answer.

Alex is currently in the stage of exploration in the pyramid of cognitive information processing. This stage involves actively seeking out and exploring different options in order to gather information and gain a better understanding of one's preferences and interests. Alex's actions of attending various classes, participating in group discussions, and engaging in extracurricular activities related to different fields demonstrate her active exploration of different majors and subjects.