2024-2025 Catalog

SBS-HC365 Honors Challenge Becoming a Better Thinker

When was the last time you stopped to think? This course will introduce the concept of system 1 (i.e., intuitive) vs. system 2 (i.e., rational) thinking. Intuitive thinking works via mental shortcuts (i.e., heuristics), which are very quick and efficient but can result in biased and suboptimal judgments. Rational thinking is hard work and takes time, but can result in more logical decisions. Despite these differences, each system of thinking works best in certain situations. Well review several of the more common heuristics so that you can learn to avoid the traps, mitigate the bias, and become a better thinker.

Credits

1

Prerequisite

Student has satisfied all of the following Student has satisfied all of the following Student has cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.200 Or Student has satisfied all of the following Student is a member of the Honors Summary All Student Cohort And Student has satisfied all of the following Student has completed or is in process of completing 54 Credits