In the context of dual processing,automatic thinking is _____.
A)controlled
B)conscious
C)deliberate
D)implicit

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Automatic thinking is typically fast, effortless, and unconscious, which fits the description of implicit processing in the dual-processing framework. Choice A, controlled thinking, refers to explicit processing that is slower and more effortful. Choice B, conscious thinking, may refer to either explicit or implicit processing depending on the context. Choice C, deliberate thinking, often implies conscious and explicit processing, which is not characteristic of automatic thinking.

In the Context of Dual Processing,automatic Thinking Is _____