Date of Award
Spring 2024
Thesis Type
Open Access
Degree Name
Honors Bachelor of Arts
Department
Psychology
Sponsor
Dr. Steven St. John
Committee Member
Dr. Juan Guevara Pinto
Committee Member
Dr. Scott Rubarth
Abstract
The dual process theory of decision-making describes system 1 as automatic and system 2 as controlled (Frankish & Evans, 2009). While much research has been conducted on system 2 and emotional arousal, little is known about how arousal affects the more automatic, gut-feeling processes of system 1. Through galvanic skin response (GSR), a system 1 ball throwing task, and a system 2 trolley problem survey, this study measured emotional arousal’s effect on both systems in conjunction with one another. Results revealed minimal effects of emotion on system 1 and system 2, leaving room for speculation as to the robustness of the dichotomy between systems and whether there is possibility for an integrated system 3.
Recommended Citation
Wasil, Eve, "Emotional Throwing: Decision Making and Emotion in the Dual-Process Theory" (2024). Honors Program Theses. 243.
https://scholarship.rollins.edu/honors/243
Rights Holder
Eve Wasil
