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Intuition (N)

Definition

Intuition is an unconscious process of acquiring knowledge or understanding without the conscious use of reasoning. It's a gut feeling or instinct that guides decision-making.

Analogy

Think of intuition as your internal GPS system. Just like how a GPS can guide you to your destination without you needing to consciously think about every turn, intuition guides your decisions and actions based on subconscious information processing.

Related terms

Insight: This is a sudden realization or understanding of a problem's solution. It's like when the light bulb goes off in your head after struggling with a problem for some time.

Implicit Memory: This refers to memories that are not part of our consciousness but influence our behaviors and perceptions. Like knowing how to ride a bike even if you haven't done it in years - you don't consciously remember learning, but your body knows what to do.

Heuristics: These are mental shortcuts or "rules of thumb" that simplify decision-making. They're like quick recipes we use in thinking when we don't have time to cook up an elaborate thought process.