Orissa is solving a syllogism. Pierre is estimating the likelihood that he will suffer side effects of the medicine he has been prescribed. Which of the following is TRUE?
A) Both Orissa and Pierre are using System I thinking.
B) Both Orissa and Pierre are using System II thinking.
C) Orissa is using System I thinking; Pierre, System II.
D) Orissa is using System II thinking; Pierre, System I.

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Orissa is engaging in a logical reasoning task (solving a syllogism), which requires analytical and deliberate thought processes characteristic of System II thinking. Pierre is estimating probabilities, which might seem analytical but is more likely based on intuition and personal judgment, indicative of System I thinking.

Orissa Is Solving a Syllogism