When I select an adjustment layer I do not automatically get a mask.

Every adjustment layer tutorial that I watch suggests that when I select an adjustment layer I should get a mask with it. I must have something set incorrect because in my case I must actually choose a mask manually.
Any ideas?

Cs4/Cs5 look on the adjustments panel flyout menu and check add Mask by Default.
Cs2/Cs3 look at the Layers Palette options from the flyout menu.
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