Examining Cognitive Processes of Decision-Making under the Perspective of a Dual-System Approach

Dear Colleagues,

The dual-system approach considers the existence of two qualitatively different systems: one that is based on intuitive, automatic processing, and another that is based on reflective, deliberate processing. The two systems are assumed to operate concurrently, and automatic and controlled cognitive processes compete for the control of overt behavior. This approach has received much attention from scholars who study human reasoning, social cognition, and judgment and decision-making. At the same time, the dual-system approach has been criticized for its lack of coherence and poor conceptual definitions, which have impeded its potential scientific impact. The goal of the Special Issue is to promote research from different perspectives that challenge or facilitate the dual system approach or utilize it to explore the processes underlying choice behavior and decision-making processes.

We encourage submissions of empirical research from any theoretical perspective that falls broadly into one of the following areas. Submissions in related areas that include valuable discussions in these directions will also be considered.

• Hierarchy and priority of human motives (e.g., intuitive vs. rational; economic, vs. social).
• The use of the dual system approach to examine the cognitive processes underlying human decision making.
• Individual differences and the dual system approach (e.g., intuitive versus rational thinking style).
• The connection between the dual systems and contextual factors in affecting decision-making quality.
• Heuristics and biases under the dual system approach.
• Theoretical advancements in the dual-system approach or critical evaluation of it.
• Dual system-based practical interventions and remedies aimed at increasing optimal decisions.

Prof. Dr. Guy Hochman
Prof. Dr. Shahar Ayal
Guest Editors

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• dual systems
• cognitive processes
• heuristics and biases