PSYC18H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Jonathan Haidt, Dog Meat, Cognitive Bias
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Is system 2 is more accurate why do we have/use system 1. We do not always have sufficient time or mental resources to engage in effortful processing! System 1 is default, but can be overridden by system 2 when needed. Participants who perform better on the crt (cognitive reflection task) Less likely to believe in paranormal phenomenon & supernatural agents. These things all seem to tap into one key concept reliance on intuitions/feelings which is negatively correlated with performance on the crt. Condition 1: 2 letter sequence (e. g. gh) going to use system 2. Condition 2: 8 letter sequence (e. g. bdreewml) rely on system 1. Then roll a die 3 times, & are told computer will randomly decide which roll will be paid out (1, 2 or 3) Suggests that ppl with limited system 2 resources (who are using system 1) are more honest! If you pay attention to your emotions and beliefs you will make mistakes when problems- solving.
