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Would you rather take orders from Kirk or Spock? The relation between rational thinking and intelligence

R J Sternberg1

  • 1Yale University, Department of Psychology, New Haven, CT 06520-7447.

Journal of Learning Disabilities
|October 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Rational thinking is a component of intelligence, though not the primary factor. This study explores dysrationalia and suggests practical intelligence as a more effective alternative concept for understanding cognitive function.

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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Intelligence Studies
  • Decision Science

Background:

  • The relationship between rationality and intelligence is complex and debated.
  • Stanovich's concept of dysrationalia addresses cognitive biases and flawed reasoning.
  • Existing frameworks may not fully capture the nuances of effective thinking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the concept of rationality and its connection to intelligence.
  • To evaluate Stanovich's concept of dysrationalia.
  • To propose practical intelligence as an alternative framework for understanding reasoning deficits.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of rationality and intelligence.
  • Critique of dysrationalia.
  • Proposal and justification of practical intelligence.

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Main Results:

  • Rational thinking is identified as a component, but not a dominant aspect, of overall intelligence.
  • Dysrationalia is examined, with limitations noted.
  • Practical intelligence is presented as a potentially more effective construct for explaining reasoning failures.

Conclusions:

  • Rationality is a subset of intelligence.
  • Practical intelligence offers a valuable alternative perspective to dysrationalia.
  • Further research is needed to fully integrate practical intelligence into cognitive science.