Question

Psychologists distinguish between two types of cognitive processing. ________ thinking is nonconscious and unintentional, whereas ________ thinking is conscious and intentional.

Answer 1

This question is referring to dual process theory which focuses on the formation of thought through one of two ways. Implicit or automatic thinking is unconscious, unintentional and often habitual. Explicit or or controlled thinking is both conscious and intentional. Therefore, implicit should likely fill the first blank and explicit the second.