Analytic Thinking Apr 2026

Analytic thinking reduces belief in conspiracy theories - ScienceDirect

: This study found that individuals less likely to engage in reflective cognitive processes were more likely to view the pandemic as a hoax and less likely to follow social distancing guidelines. analytic thinking

: This highly cited paper by Pennycook, Fugelsang, and Koehler (2015) reviews evidence that the willingness to override "gut feelings" with analytic reasoning is a major predictor of outcomes in religion, morality, and even smartphone use. Analytic thinking reduces belief in conspiracy theories -