Multiple Choice
Which is the primary reason why modern psychologists study lapses, errors, and mistakes in behavior and cognition?
A) They are more intriguing than normal psychological functioning.
B) They allow us to learn about the normal operations of mental life and behavior.
C) They provide a window into the sexual urges of the unconscious.
D) They vividly illustrate the fact that most psychological functioning is not adaptive.
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