Dual process theory

In psychology, a dual process theory provides an account of how thought can arise in two different ways, or as a result of two different processes. Often, the two processes consist of an implicit (automatic), unconscious process and an explicit (controlled), conscious process. Verbalized explicit processes or attitudes and actions may change with persuasion or education; though implicit process or attitudes usually take a long amount of time to change with the forming of new habits. Dual process theories can be found in social, personality, cognitive, and clinical psychology. It has also been linked with economics via prospect theory and behavioral economics, and increasingly in sociology through cultural analysis.[1][2]

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  2. ^ Lizardo, Omar; Mowry, Robert; Sepulvado, Brandon; Stoltz, Dustin S.; Taylor, Marshall A.; Ness, Justin Van; Wood, Michael (2016-12-30). "What Are Dual Process Models? Implications for Cultural Analysis in Sociology". Sociological Theory. 34 (4): 287–310. doi:10.1177/0735275116675900. S2CID 151849096.