Quick decisions happen when you use your brain’s ‘fast’ side, like a superhero who acts without thinking. Slow decisions are made by the ‘thinking’ part of your brain, which takes time to figure things out. For example, if you see a snake and jump back, that’s quick. But choosing between two ice cream flavors is slower.
Examples
- You spot a cookie on the table and grab it without thinking, that’s quick.
- Choosing between red or blue as your favorite color is fast.
- Deciding to go with a friend's suggestion instead of thinking it through, that’s quick.
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See also
- What Makes a Decision 'Rational' or 'Impulsive'?
- How Does the ‘Human Brain’ Process Memories?
- Why Do People Feel Nervous Before a Big Decision?
- Why Do We Have ‘Different’ Types of Memories and How Are They Stored?
- Why Do We Feel ‘Anxious’ Before Big Decisions?
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