When the thought required for an action has become routine, and it appears that most aspects of the task are performed instinctively, the performance of the task is _____.
A) automatic
B) optimized
C) compensated
D) modified

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When a task is performed instinctively without much conscious thought, it is considered automatic. Option B (optimized) implies that the task has been perfected, but it does not necessarily mean that it is performed without conscious thought. Option C (compensated) and Option D (modified) do not accurately describe the state of performing a task without conscious effort.

When the Thought Required for an Action Has Become Routine