If asked to move your leg, this response takes longer to complete than if you move your leg in response to what feels like a spider crawling on it. When you respond to the imaginary spider, this response
A) is reflexive and does not need to be processed deeply to be performed.
B) is planned and requires deeper processing to be performed.
C) is unpredictable and requires deeper processing to be performed.
D) is reflexive and requires deeper processing to be performed.
E) is planned and does not need to be processed deeply to be performed.

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When feeling what appears to be a spider crawling on one's leg, the response is reflexive and automatic, meaning it doesn't require deep processing to be performed. However, when asked to move the leg intentionally, it involves planning and decision-making which take longer and require deeper processing.

If Asked to Move Your Leg, This Response Takes Longer