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What is the definition of automatic processes?
What is the definition of automatic processes?
- Processes that require intention and awareness.
- Processes that require a high level of effort.
- Processes that occur outside of awareness. (correct)
- Processes that can be controlled and monitored.
Which of the following are known as the four horsemen of automaticity?
Which of the following are known as the four horsemen of automaticity?
- Intention (correct)
- Efficiency (correct)
- Awareness (correct)
- Control (correct)
What does awareness in the context of automatic processes refer to?
What does awareness in the context of automatic processes refer to?
Recognition that a mental process is going on.
Define intention within automatic processes.
Define intention within automatic processes.
What does efficiency mean in the context of automatic processes?
What does efficiency mean in the context of automatic processes?
What is control in the context of automatic processes?
What is control in the context of automatic processes?
What is meant by the term 'automaticity continuum'?
What is meant by the term 'automaticity continuum'?
What is a prime?
What is a prime?
What is a subliminal prime?
What is a subliminal prime?
Define conscious prime.
Define conscious prime.
What are individual differences in chronic accessibility?
What are individual differences in chronic accessibility?
What does goal dependent automaticity imply?
What does goal dependent automaticity imply?
What is conscious will?
What is conscious will?
What does lack of awareness involve?
What does lack of awareness involve?
What is failure of introspection?
What is failure of introspection?
Define implicit memory.
Define implicit memory.
What does the concept of pitting conscious processes against unconscious ones entail?
What does the concept of pitting conscious processes against unconscious ones entail?
Study Notes
Automatic vs. Controlled Processes
- Automatic processes occur outside of awareness, functioning without intention and cannot be halted once started.
- Controlled processes are intentional and monitored, requiring effort and concentration.
- Example: In the Stroop test, naming the color of words can be challenging due to the conflict between automatic reading and controlled color identification.
Four Horsemen of Automaticity
- Key components of automaticity include awareness, intention, efficiency, and control.
Awareness
- Awareness involves the recognition of a mental process at work, like feeling thoughts forming.
- Lack of awareness means recognizing the outcome of a process (e.g., seeing a red car) without understanding the underlying cognitive mechanisms.
Intention
- Intention refers to consciously initiating an action or thought.
- A lack of conscious intent may occur when stimuli elicit responses unconsciously, highlighting that intent involves choice.
Efficiency
- Automated processes execute with minimal effort and time.
- These processes function effectively, even alongside other cognitive tasks, and complete without interference.
- Example: One can engage in conversation and simultaneously perceive a color, demonstrating efficient automatic processing.
Control
- Control refers to the ability to halt a process when desired.
- Once triggered, some processes cannot be stopped despite awareness or intent.
- Instances where an action occurs against one’s wishes indicate a lack of control.
Automaticity Continuum
- The idea that automaticity exists along a spectrum, ranging from fully automatic to more controlled processes.
Prime
- A prime is an event or stimulus that activates related thoughts in the mind shortly thereafter.
Subliminal Prime
- Subliminal primes influence thoughts without conscious awareness, such as when exposure to specific images (like kittens) affects feelings about unrelated subjects without recognition of the influence.
Conscious Prime
- Conscious primes involve tasks or stimuli that are recognized, but their impact on thoughts or actions may not be fully understood.
Individual Differences in Chronic Accessibility
- Refers to personal biases affecting judgment based on what individuals find important.
Goal Dependent Automaticity
- The tendency for specific thoughts to arise despite intentions to avoid them, exemplified by the ironic effect of trying not to worry by inadvertently prompting that very worry.
Conscious Will
- The sensation of acting upon internal desires or motivations, feeling a sense of agency in decision-making.
Lack of Awareness
- Encompasses various phenomena including failure of introspection and implicit memory that affect cognition and judgment unconsciously.
Failure of Introspection
- Denotes a lack of awareness regarding influences on thoughts and behavior, such as the bystander effect, where individuals fail to act in emergencies because they assume others will.
Implicit Memory
- Implicit memory affects current behaviors and judgments subconsciously, influencing actions without conscious recall of past experiences.
Pitting Conscious Processes Against Unconscious Ones
- Highlights the interplay between conscious awareness and unconscious influences on memory and behavior.
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Description
This quiz focuses on automatic and controlled processes as discussed in Psychology Chapter 7. Explore definitions and examples, such as the Stroop effect, to better understand how these processes work in our daily lives. Test your knowledge on the key differences between the two types of processes.
