What is an “unmet need,” and how does it trigger decision-making processes in the brain? *

A situation where a goal is achieved, leading to reflective thinking

A habit that the brain automatically responds to without deliberate thought

A physiological state that always involves deliberate problem-solving

A need that isn’t fulfilled, prompting the brain to initiate decision-making to resolve it

What typically triggers the Automatic Decision System, and how does it respond? *

Complex situations requiring analysis; it pauses to gather data

Emotional moments of doubt; it seeks logical input

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