Research Shows That We Use Two Different Systems of Reasoning

question 83

Multiple Choice

Research shows that we use two different systems of reasoning when trying to reach conclusions: System I is faster and more automatic, and System II is slower and more effortful. Which of the following statements CORRECTLY identifies another difference between the two systems?

• A) People are more likely to use System I when tired or pressured.
• B) People rely on System I when asked to think about frequencies, and System II when asked to think about probabilities.
• C) System II relies more on unconscious processing than does System I.
• D) System II, on average, leads to more errors than does System I.