Lesson 2: Dual Process Theory of Thinking

In this lesson, the learners will learn about the importance of our cognitive processes in influencing our clinical decisions. Specifically, the dual process theory of thinking as a conceptual model for reasoning will be explained in details.  Models of clinical reasoning will then be described. Nonetheless, the dual process theory of thinking is not without its limitations and potential misconceptions. One of these misconceptions will be described. Despite its limitations and potential misconceptions, dual process theory of thinking is still a useful model to describe clinical reasoning.

By the end of this lesson, the learners will be able to

1. Describe the concept of dual process theory of thinking
2. Identify the interplay of System 1 and System 2 cognitive processes of the dual process theory in clinical setting as well as everyday life
3. Describe the hypothetico-deductive model for clinical reasoning
4. Describe the limitations and misconception of the dual process theory of thinking