In dual-self theory, the elephant brain is older and slower compared to the newer, faster, thinking rider part.

• A. The statement is true.
• B. The statement is false.
• C. The statement cannot be determined.
• D. The statement is somewhat true.

Answer: (B)

In dual-process thinking, there are two systems: a fast, automatic, emotional one called the elephant, and a slower, deliberate, analytical one called the rider. The elephant is older and tends to generate quick, gut-like responses, while the rider is newer and engages in careful, effortful reasoning. The statement says the elephant is older and slower compared to the rider. The “older” part is true, but the “slower” part is not—elephant-style processing is fast, not slow. So the overall claim is false, with the rider being the slower, more deliberate part, and the elephant being the quicker, more automatic part.