Social Intuition in AP Psychology

Definition

Social intuition refers to the rapid, automatic, and unconscious mental processes that guide our social judgments and decision-making without conscious awareness or deliberate reasoning.

Related terms

Dual Process Theory: This theory suggests that there are two separate cognitive systems - one intuitive and automatic, and the other reflective and deliberate.

Moral Judgments: These are evaluations or decisions made about what is right or wrong, based on moral principles or values.

Unconscious Processing: It refers to mental processes that occur outside of conscious awareness but still influence thought, feeling, and behavior.