thinking and decision making (as cognitive process)

Question 1

thinking

Answer 1

The process of using knowledge and information to make plans, interpret the world, and make predictions about the world in general.

Question 2

decision making

Answer 2

The process of identifying and choosing alternatives based on the values and preferences of the decision-maker.

Question 3

the dual processing model

Answer 3

Postulates that there are two basic modes of thinking, referred to as “system 1” and “system 2”.

Question 4

system 1 thinking: intuitive thinking

Answer 4

• Focuses on what it sees and ignores absent evidence.
• Bases decisions on past experiences and knowledge. (already established schema)
• Quick, prone to errors.
• Generates impressions.
• Takes short cuts. (heuristics)
• Operates “automatically”

Question 5

system 2 thinking: rational thinking