Cognitive Approach: Model of Thinking and Decision Making
Thinking
The process of using knowledge and information to make plans, interpret the world, and make predictions about the world in general
Decision-Making
Cognitive process of choosing a belief or course of action from several possible options
Dual Process Model
Proposed by Kahneman; proposes that there are two systems for thinking and decision making: system 1 and system 2
System 1
The brains fastest, automatic, and effortless approach to thinking
System 2
Is slow, deliberate, and requires more effort
Explanation
We use both systems to learn and process information
Study Used
Stroop (1935): Stroop Effect