This is similar to the dual process theory outlined in, "Thinking Fast and Slow". It's partly why interviews are so hard. Your subconscious, system 1 mind, al

This is similar to the dual process theory outlined in, "Thinking Fast and Slow". It's partly why interviews are so hard. Your subconscious, system 1 mind, alerts you to solutions and danger and you need system 2 analytical reasoning to explain solutions. Unfortunately your system 2 doesn't work very well under stress. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual_process_theory https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual_process_theory