For most adults, driving is an example of a(n) ________ process.
A) controlled
B) unconscious
C) automatic
D) metacognitive

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Driving skills are learnt through repeated training and experience, and eventually become automated skills that are performed without conscious thought or effort. This process is known as automatic processing. Most adult drivers can drive without paying attention to every detail of their driving, allowing them to talk on the phone, listen to music, or have conversations with passengers while driving. Therefore, driving is an example of automatic processing.

For Most Adults, Driving Is an Example of A(n) ________