The encoding of information directly into long-term storage without the aid of working memory best illustrates
A) chunking.
B) automatic processing.
C) iconic memory.
D) the spacing effect.

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Automatic processing is the encoding of information without conscious effort or awareness. It occurs without the aid of working memory, meaning that the information is directly stored into long-term memory. Examples include the ability to recognize familiar faces or recall the route to one's home. Chunking (A) involves organizing information into meaningful units, iconic memory (C) is a type of sensory memory for visual information, and the spacing effect (D) refers to the phenomenon that distributed practice is more effective for long-term retention than massed practice.

The Encoding of Information Directly into Long-Term Storage Without the Aid