Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 24, 2025
05:48
The Adventures of Fundi Intervention Based on the Cognitive and Emotional Processing in Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Patients
Published on: June 12, 2020
5.8K
Rationality as the end of thought
1Behavioural Science Group, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK nick.chater@wbs.ac.uk.
The Behavioral and Brain Sciences
|October 25, 2022
Summary
Framing effects are common in all intelligent systems, not a sign of irrationality. Understanding these framing effects drives cognitive processes and problem-solving in various domains.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Science
- Decision-Making
- Artificial Intelligence
Background:
- Framing effects, or how presentation influences choices, are widely observed.
- These effects are often misinterpreted as human cognitive biases or irrationality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To argue that framing effects are an inherent characteristic of intelligent systems.
- To explore the role of framing effects in formal domains like mathematics and chess.
- To highlight the cognitive impetus derived from resolving frame clashes.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of framing effects across different domains.
- Review of existing literature on decision-making and cognitive biases.
- Philosophical argument regarding the nature of intelligence and rationality.
Main Results:
- Framing effects are ubiquitous and not indicative of irrationality.
- Formal domains like mathematics and chess also exhibit framing effects.
- Resolving conflicting frames is a key driver for deliberative cognition.
Conclusions:
- Framing effects are an unavoidable feature of any intelligent system, biological or artificial.
- The presence of framing effects underscores the complexity of rational thought and decision-making.
- Cognitive systems actively engage with and resolve framing conflicts, driving learning and adaptation.
More Related Videos
06:45Task Interruption and Resumption Paradigm for Testing the Activation and Pursuit of an Abstract Thinking Goal
Published on: April 18, 2017
6.3K
08:42Design and Implementation of an fMRI Study Examining Thought Suppression in Young Women with, and At-risk, for Depression
Published on: May 19, 2015
10.8K
Related Concept Videos
01:37Reason and Intuition
6.6K
The human brain processes information for decision-making using one of two routes: an intuitive system and a rational system (Epstein, 1994; popularized by Kahneman, 2011 as System 1 and System 2, respectively). The intuitive system is quick, impulsive, and operates with minimal effort, relying on emotions or habits to provide cues for what to do next, while the rational system is logical, analytical, deliberate, and methodical. Research in neuropsychology suggests that the...
6.6K
01:24Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
94
Cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBTs) are grounded in the belief that our thoughts profoundly influence our emotions and actions. Advocates of CBT emphasize three core assumptions: first, that cognitions are identifiable and measurable; second, that they are central to psychological functioning; and third, that irrational or maladaptive beliefs can be replaced with rational and adaptive ones. This transformative approach to therapy has paved the way for specific models such as Albert...
94
01:30Reasoning
121
Reasoning is the action of thinking about something in a logical, sensible way. It is integral to problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking. Reasoning can be inductive or deductive. Reasoning involves transforming information into conclusions, which is essential for problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking.
Inductive reasoning involves deriving generalizations from specific observations. This type of reasoning helps form beliefs about the world. For example,...
Inductive reasoning involves deriving generalizations from specific observations. This type of reasoning helps form beliefs about the world. For example,...
121
01:24Revisionist Views of Adolescent and Adult Cognition
85
A revisionist approach to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development has brought new insights that challenge and reinterpret his established ideas. Piaget proposed that the formal operational stage, emerging in adolescence, represents the culmination of cognitive maturity. During this stage, individuals are said to develop abstract thinking, engage in systematic problem-solving, and show a form of egocentrism, believing others are as preoccupied with their behavior as they are...
85
01:19Critical Thinking
211
Critical thinking involves reflective and productive thinking and the evaluation of evidence. Critical thinkers seek to understand the deeper meaning of ideas, question assumptions, and make independent decisions about what to believe or do. Scientists, for instance, are often critical thinkers. Critical thinking also requires humility about what we know and don't know and the motivation to look beyond the obvious. It is essential for effective problem-solving.
Colleges and universities are...
Colleges and universities are...
211
01:19Piaget's Stage 4 of Cognitive Development
117
The formal operational stage, as described in Piaget's cognitive development theory, begins around age 11 and extends into adulthood. It marks the emergence of advanced cognitive abilities that differentiate adolescent and adult thinking from those of younger children. This stage is characterized by abstract reasoning, hypothetical-deductive reasoning, and a more complex understanding of self and others.
Abstract Reasoning and Hypothetical-Deductive Thinking
Unlike the concrete operational...
Abstract Reasoning and Hypothetical-Deductive Thinking
Unlike the concrete operational...
117