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.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research has shown that people are more likely to rely on System I when they are experiencing cognitive fatigue or feeling under time pressure.

Research Shows That We Use Two Different Systems of Reasoning