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controlled processing

[/kənˈtroʊld ˈprɑːsɛsɪŋ/]
noun
processamento controlado
1. A type of cognitive processing that requires conscious attention, effort, and mental resources; deliberate and intentional mental activity that can be controlled by the individual
Learning a new language requires controlled processing as students must consciously think about grammar rules.
Aprender um novo idioma requer processamento controlado, pois os alunos precisam pensar conscientemente sobre as regras gramaticais.
2. In psychology and cognitive science, mental operations that are slow, effortful, and limited in capacity, as opposed to automatic processing
Controlled processing is essential when solving complex mathematical problems.
O processamento controlado é essencial ao resolver problemas matemáticos complexos.
Synonyms
deliberate processingeffortful processingconscious processingattentional processing
Antonyms
automatic processingunconscious processingintuitive processing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processamento controlado
Standard term used in psychology and cognitive science contexts
São Paulo
processamento controlado
Academic and scientific usage
Portugal
processamento controlado
Used in psychological and educational contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

conscious effort
mental effort
focused attention
deliberate thinking
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