Which of the following is NOT an example of cognitive control?
A) Saying "no" to a donut with your coffee because you are trying to lose weight.
B) Jumping in fright when someone jumps out from behind a door.
C) Learning how to make pottery.
D) Engaging in a game of chess with a novice player.

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Cognitive control refers to the ability to regulate automatic or habitual responses in order to achieve a goal. Saying "no" to a donut, learning how to make pottery, and engaging in a strategic game of chess all require cognitive control. However, jumping in fright is an automatic response and does not involve cognitive control.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of Cognitive