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Cognitive Modeling & Insight

System 1 vs. System 2

Decidr glossary24 Jun 2026

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Cognitive Modeling & Insight

Definition

Cognitive theory distinguishing fast, emotional, intuitive thinking (System 1) from slow, analytical, reasoning-based thinking (System 2).

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