thoughtdriven
Thoughtdriven is a conceptual approach in cognitive science and design in which actions are guided by deliberate thought processes rather than automatic responses. It often contrasts with reflexive or stimulus-driven behavior.
The term combines 'thought' with 'driven' to emphasize intentional control over action. It is used primarily
The core concept involves individuals or systems maintaining an internal model or goal state, evaluating options,
Thoughtdriven is closely aligned with System 2 or deliberative processing in dual-process theories, and is connected
Applications include decision training, critical-thinking curricula, user-interface design that prompts deliberation, and robotics where planners generate
Criticisms include questions about the existence of pure thoughtdriven regimes in real-world tasks, practical limits of
See also dual-process theory; metacognition; executive function; planning algorithms; deliberative AI.