Do we need two systems for reasoning?

Authors
Oberauer, K
Citation
K. Oberauer, Do we need two systems for reasoning?, BEHAV BRAIN, 23(5), 2000, pp. 692
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology,"Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
BEHAVIORAL AND BRAIN SCIENCES
ISSN journal
0140525X → ACNP
Volume
23
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0140-525X(200010)23:5<692:DWNTSF>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
The hypothesis of two separate reasoning systems, one subserving individual goals and the other our genes, is theoretically implausible and not suppor ted by the data. As an alternative, I propose a single system for analytica l reasoning backed up by simple mechanisms for the selection of relevant in formation. This system can generate normative behavior as well as systemati c deviations from it.