Monday, January 8, 2024

Dual-Process Theory of Cognition

 

Thinking Woman 2024
by Geoffrey W. Sutton & Bing AI

The dual-process theory of cognition posits that human minds process information about the world in two distinct ways, referred to as System 1 and System 2.

System 1 processes information quickly, influenced by cognitive biases and heuristics. This type of thinking is characterized as automatic, intuitive, and associative. 

Conversely, System 2 processes information more slowly and requires cognitive effort. It is described as rational and analytical.


For an excellent review of research on system 1 and system 2 thinking, see Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman. 

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/297191863_Thinking_Fast_and_Slow_Review 

 

Cite this post

Sutton, G. W. (2024, January 8). Dual-process theory of cognition. Psychology Concepts and Theories. Retrieved from https://suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2024/01/dual-process-theory-of-cognition.html

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