Analytic Thinking May 2026

: Published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin (2023), this research identifies four distinct thinking styles: Actively Open-minded, Close-minded, Preference for Intuitive Thinking, and Preference for Effortful Thinking.

: 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

Analytic thinking reduces belief in conspiracy theories - ScienceDirect : Published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin

: This 2015 study develops a model to explain what triggers analytic thought, distinguishing between early "conflict detection" and late "decoupling" stages. Applied Research & Belief Systems Applied Research & Belief Systems : This highly

: 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.