Sharon can type a text message on her cell phone without even looking at the keypad.This is an example of
A)theory of mind.
B)executive function.
C)automatic processing.
D)an altered state of consciousness.

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Automatic processing refers to performing a task without having to consciously think about each step involved in the process. Sharon typing on her cell phone without looking at the keypad indicates that she has developed automatic processing for typing messages, where her fingers remember the location of the keys without her having to think about it consciously.

Sharon Can Type a Text Message on Her Cell Phone