what is the difference between controlled processing and automatic processing?

 what is the difference between controlled processing and automatic processing?

controlled processing:

- conscious focus in a task

automatic processing:

- unconscious work on a task: doing thinks on "autopilot"

requires less attention and allows for more multitasking

things can go from controlled to automatic processing over time, ex: talking while playing an instrument

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