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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Mathematical Psychology
  • Behavioral Economics

Background:

  • The cognitive reflection test (CRT) is a brief assessment tool.
  • It aims to measure the ability to suppress initial intuitive answers.
  • Concerns exist whether CRT solely measures mathematical ability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the underlying cognitive processes measured by the CRT.
  • To differentiate between mathematical ability and cognitive reflection in CRT performance.
  • To model the factors influencing CRT responses.

Main Methods:

  • Mathematical modeling approach applied to data from 2,019 participants.
  • Comparison of models incorporating inhibition and mathematical parameters versus a mathematical parameter alone.
  • Analysis of factors influencing the inhibition parameter in males and females.

Main Results:

  • Models including both inhibition and mathematical parameters provided a better fit to the data than models with only mathematical parameters.
  • The inhibition parameter in males was associated with rational thinking ability and actively open-minded thinking.
  • In females, the inhibition parameter was primarily associated with rational thinking ability.

Conclusions:

  • The CRT measures both cognitive inhibition and mathematical abilities.
  • Cognitive reflection involves inhibiting intuitive responses, influenced by higher-order thinking.
  • Understanding these components is crucial for researchers utilizing the CRT.