Mark's decision to hire a particular job applicant was simultaneously influenced by unconscious feelings about the applicant's physical appearance and by a conscious consideration of the applicant's reported work history.This best illustrates the impact of
A) blindsight.
B) dual processing.
C) change blindness.
D) consciousness.

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The scenario describes how Mark's decision-making process was influenced by both unconscious (unaware) and conscious (deliberate) factors. This is an example of dual processing, which refers to our tendency to use both automatic (unconscious) and controlled (conscious) thought processes when making decisions or judgments. The other options (blindsight, change blindness, consciousness) are not relevant to the scenario described.

Mark's Decision to Hire a Particular Job Applicant Was Simultaneously