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system 1 is our intuitive system. which of the following does not describe the typical characteristics of this system?

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Final answer:

System 1 is characterized by fast, automatic, and unconscious cognitive processes. Therefore, slow, deliberate, and conscious cognition does not describe System 1.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question refers to the 'intuitive system,' which in psychological terms is often referred to as System 1. This term was popularized by Daniel Kahneman in his work on behavioral economics and psychology. System 1 is characterized by operations that are fast, automatic, and subconscious. It processes sensory input, such as sight and sound, and is responsible for our immediate, gut reactions to situations. This system operates effortlessly and quickly with little or no conscious control, enabling rapid responses to stimuli. However, being automatic, this system can also be prone to biases and errors in judgment. System 1 is contrasted with System 2, which encompasses our logical, conscious reasoning processes that are slower and require more cognitive effort.

Given these typical characteristics, anything that requires slow, deliberate, and conscious processing would not describe the typical characteristics of System 1.

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