Principlev1
Define activation triggers for emergency chains using
Define activation triggers for emergency chains using observable conditions evaluable in under two seconds without deliberation, rather than internal states requiring self-analysis.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Under acute stress, the prefrontal cortex degrades in (stress degrades prefrontal function), Cognition Operates Through Dual Processing Systems (System 1 vs System 2 processing), and Implementation intentions (if-then plans) significantly (implementation intentions as if-then plans). The principle prescribes designing triggers that bypass deliberation since deliberative capacity is what stress compromises. Actionable guidance applicable across emergency chain design.