Both parts of the duplex mind play a role in navigating through a hierarchy of goals. The automatic system helps to ____, while the conscious system ____.
A) keep track of and initiate specific goals; revises plans when goals are blocked
B) assess progress; carries out the plans
C) evaluate opportunities that are in line with goals; acts on plans associated with these goals
D) monitor whether or not progress through the hierarchy is satisfactory; initiates new goals

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The automatic system keeps track of and initiates specific goals, while the conscious system revises plans when goals are blocked. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Option B is incorrect because assessing progress is a conscious effort, which is not related to the automatic system. Option C is incorrect because evaluating opportunities is a conscious effort, which is not related to the automatic system. Option D is incorrect because monitoring progress is a conscious effort, which is not related to the automatic system.

Both Parts of the Duplex Mind Play a Role in Navigating