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Recent advances in the Heuristic Systematic Model (Chaiken, Giner- Sorolla and Chen, 1996 ; Chaiken, Liberman and Eagly, 1989) are investigated as the basis of a general model of social cognition. The three main components of the model are discussed : dual processing, regulation of quality and quantity of processing, and functional typology of motivations. We focus both on goal-based regulation (exactitude, defense, and impression motivation) and metacognitive assessment (perceived cognitive effort and confidence in judgment) . The dual-process hypothesis and the distinction between heuristic cues and arguments are discussed in terms of text comprehension processes and strategic components of decision and communication. Suggestions for development of the model are presented.
