What is the difference between Actively thinking and Reactively thinking in terms of how the brain works?

Question

Active being thinking about how something works and reactive being everyday on the spot decision making.

In: Biology

Answer 1

Thinking fast and slow is a book that can explain this very well. You have two modes, one is quick snap decision making, system 1, and long form thinking, system 2.

A great example of these systems conflicting is the following question: A bat and ball cost $1.10 – the bat costs one more dollar than the ball, how much does the ball cost? System 1 wants to serve up “ten cents” but system 2, if engaged, will determine that the actual price of the ball is “five cents”