People are likely to use automatic processing when ________.
A) their subject knowledge of the issue is high
B) their interest level in the issue is high
C) their usage of heuristics related to the issue is high
D) their need for cognition is high
E) their reliance on logics and facts to make a decision is high

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Automatic processing is a relatively superficial consideration of evidence and information making use of heuristics. Automatic processing takes little time and low effort. Automatic processing is used when interest level, prior knowledge, and need for cognition are low.

People Are Likely to Use Automatic Processing When ________