Haidt’s Social Intuitionist Model in AP Psychology

Definition

Haidt's Social Intuitionist Model is a psychological theory that suggests moral judgments are primarily driven by quick, intuitive emotional responses rather than conscious reasoning. It proposes that people make moral judgments based on their gut feelings and then use reason to justify those judgments.

Related terms

Moral Intuitions: These are quick, automatic gut feelings we have about what is morally right or wrong.

Reasoning:

The cognitive process we engage in after making an intuitive judgment in order to provide justifications and explanations for our moral beliefs.

Implicit Bias:

Unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions without us being aware of them.