What Makes a Decision ‘Quick’ or ‘Slow’?

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.

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Examples

  1. You spot a cookie on the table and grab it without thinking, that’s quick.
  2. Choosing between red or blue as your favorite color is fast.
  3. Deciding to go with a friend's suggestion instead of thinking it through, that’s quick.

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