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Alternative task construals, computational escape hatches, and dual-system theories of reasoning

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 April 2001

Linden J. Ball
Affiliation:
Institute of Behavioural Sciences, University of Derby, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 5GX, United Kingdom{l.j.ball; j.d.quayle}@derby.ac.uk IBS.derby.ac.uk/staff/Linden_Ball.html
Jeremy D. Quayle
Affiliation:
Institute of Behavioural Sciences, University of Derby, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 5GX, United Kingdom{l.j.ball; j.d.quayle}@derby.ac.uk IBS.derby.ac.uk/staff/Linden_Ball.html

Abstract

Stanovich & West's dual-system represents a major development in an understanding of reasoning and rationality. Their notion of System 1 functioning as a computational escape hatch during the processing of complex tasks may deserve a more central role in explanations of reasoning performance. We describe examples of apparent escape-hatch processing from the reasoning and judgement literature.

Type
Open Peer Commentary
Copyright
© 2000 Cambridge University Press

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