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  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Dual-process theories propose two cognitive systems (System 1: intuitive, automatic; System 2: deliberate, conscious) influencing reasoning.
  • The Cognitive Reflection Test (CRT) assesses reasoning, with common errors attributed to intuitive (System 1) responses.
  • Recent theories posit System 1 generates competing intuitions, with System 2 resolving conflicts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if mindfulness training improves CRT scores by enhancing cognitive flexibility and self-regulation.
  • To test the hypothesis that mindfulness reduces the influence of initial intuitions, promoting deliberate reasoning.

Main Methods:

  • Recruited 36 participants undergoing Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training.
  • Administered the Cognitive Reflection Test (CRT) to 18 participants before MBSR and 18 participants after 8 weeks of training.
  • Compared CRT scores between pre-training and post-training groups.

Main Results:

  • Participants who completed MBSR training demonstrated significantly higher CRT scores.
  • This improvement suggests mindfulness training facilitates more deliberate and accurate reasoning.
  • Results align with the hypothesis that mindfulness training modulates intuitive versus deliberate cognitive processes.

Conclusions:

  • Mindfulness training, such as MBSR, appears to enhance cognitive control and improve performance on tasks requiring deliberate reasoning.
  • Mindfulness may facilitate the resolution of cognitive conflict by diminishing the impact of initial, intuitive responses.
  • Further research could explore the neural mechanisms underlying mindfulness-induced improvements in cognitive reflection.