A new study finds a wide range of subtle but measurable tendencies in the thinking of people who would rather snatch a quick reward than wait for a bigger one. Know anyone who would rather have $40 ...

Events in recent years have demonstrated the growing danger of conspiracy theories as well as the pressing need to combat them. To this end, considerable research has examined their causes and ...

Analytic and nonanalytic dimensions of cognitive styles and discovery and expository teaching strategies were combined to form a 2 × 2 design. Five tests were used. Subjects were selected according to ...

The effective implementation of management science results depends upon a wide variety of technical and organizational factors. This paper examines the effects of cognitive style in the implementation ...

Are you a more creative or analytical thinker? Analytical thinkers are particularly good at solving clear-cut problems by methodically working through the possibilities. Creative thinkers are more ...

Cognitive dissonance is a psychological term that describes the discomfort you feel when your beliefs don’t line up with your actions. Or it could refer to the tension of holding two conflicting ...