Dual Process Theory

10/12/2024 20 min

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Episode Synopsis

We discuss dual process theory, a framework that proposes human thinking operates through two distinct systems: System 1, which is fast, automatic, and often driven by intuition and heuristics, and System 2, which is slow, deliberate, and analytical. The sources delve into various applications of dual process theory across different areas of social cognition, including attitude formation, prejudice and stereotyping, and impression formation. The sources also examine the neural correlates of dual process theory and discuss the relationship between the dual process model and other models of cognitive control, such as the PARCS theory.

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