Automatic Processing and How it Occurs

Automatic process definition

How does it Occur Examples of

Automatic Processing

Application of Study of Automatic processing

Introduction

Definition Characteristics Example of a controlled process

Controlled Processing

Operates fast Can be used when theory to solve problem is not available

Trained automatically when tasks done repeatedly

Advantages of Automatic Processing

Bad for deductive problem solving May give you wrong answers when the problem changes

Requires repeated exposure Doesn’t always provide us with conscious insight

Disadvantages of Automatic Processing

Handles problems where multiple logical deductive steps are necessary

Lets you leverage the research and thinking of others

Allows you to develop theories of your own Lets you compare the advantages and

disadvantages of multiple possible methods

Produces reasoning that can be communicated to others

Advantages of Controlled Processing

Takes work, skill, self correction, good habits of mind, knowledge about potential pitfalls, and practice

Thinking carefully is a slow process

Disadvantages of Controlled Processing