In contrast to our explicit conscious reasoning,our seemingly effortless and automatic feelings or thoughts are called
A) mental sets.
B) aptitudes.
C) algorithms.
D) intuitions.

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The term "intuitions" refers to our automatic thoughts or feelings that occur without conscious reasoning. Mental sets refer to our tendency to approach problems in a particular way, aptitudes refer to innate abilities or talents, and algorithms are specific step-by-step procedures for solving problems.

In Contrast to Our Explicit Conscious Reasoning,our Seemingly Effortless and Automatic