Analytic cognitive style predicts paranormal explanations of anomalous experiences but not the experiences themselves: Implications for cognitive theories of delusions.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbtep.2016.08.018
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES It has been proposed that delusional beliefs are attempts to explain anomalous experiences. Why, then, do anomalous experiences induce delusions in some people but not in others? One possibility is that people… read more here.
Keywords: paranormal explanations; explanations anomalous; cognitive style; analytic cognitive ... See more keywords
Lower Levels of Resistance to Change (but not Opposition to Equality) Is Related to Analytic Cognitive Style
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DOI: 10.1027/1864-9335/a000328
Abstract: In recent years, there has been increasing research attention to cognitive style differences between liberals and conservatives. While some studies have found a negative relation between conservatism and analytic thinking tendency, others have not observed… read more here.
Keywords: resistance change; opposition equality; cognitive style; change opposition ... See more keywords