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¹Psychology Department, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany david.gruening@psychologie.uni-heidelberg.de.

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This study addresses limitations in De Neys's model by examining complex decisions with multiple intuitions. Findings suggest the mind may sum intuition strengths, offering new testable hypotheses for decision-making research.

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Cognitive Psychology
Decision Science
Behavioral Economics

Background:

De Neys's model offers a framework for understanding intuitive decision-making.
The model's handling of complex scenarios with multiple intuitions per option requires further investigation.
Understanding these complex decisions is vital for assessing the model's generalizability and adequacy.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify and address an underdeveloped feature in De Neys's model concerning multi-intuition decision scenarios.
To propose and explore alternative computational mechanisms within the model.
To generate testable hypotheses for future empirical research on intuition and decision-making.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of De Neys's model.
Exploration of decision-making processes involving multiple intuitions.
Formulation of competing hypotheses based on intuition strength summation versus absolute difference monitoring.

Main Results:

Identified that decisions with multiple intuitions per option are complex and not well-explained by the current model.
Proposed that the mind might aggregate intuition strengths for each option, not just monitor absolute differences.
This leads to distinct, empirically testable predictions.

Conclusions:

The current model may be inadequate for complex decision scenarios involving multiple intuitions.
Summing intuition strengths per option presents a viable, testable alternative mechanism.
Further research is needed to validate these competing hypotheses and refine decision-making models.