According to our textbook, the mindless processing of information:
A) usually leads to positive behaviours because we get a lot done on "automatic pilot."
B) has benefits, but also can lead to mishaps and serious errors.
C) usually leads to negative behaviours, both mishaps and serious errors.
D) has little effect on behaviour because the processing goes on outside of awareness.

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Mindless processing of information can have benefits, such as saving cognitive resources for more demanding tasks. However, it can also lead to errors and mishaps if we rely too heavily on automatic responses without considering the context or the consequences of our actions.

According to Our Textbook, the Mindless Processing of Information