Physics

An fMRI study of scientists with a Ph.D. in physics confronted with naive ideas in science

G. Allaire-duquette, L. B. Foisy, et al.

This fMRI study explores how even highly trained physicists grapple with naive scientific ideas. Researchers found that physicists were slower and less accurate when judging incongruent statements, illuminating the role of executive function in overcoming these persistent misconceptions. Discover the intriguing findings from Geneviève Allaire-Duquette, Lorie-Marlène Brault Foisy, Patrice Potvin, Martin Riopel, Marilyne Larose, and Steve Masson.

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Abstract

This fMRI study investigated the persistence of naive ideas in science among 25 Ph.D. physicists. Participants judged the scientific value of statements, some incorporating naive ideas (incongruent) and others not (congruent). Physicists were slower and less accurate judging incongruent statements, with fMRI data revealing increased activation in frontal brain regions associated with inhibitory control. This suggests that even highly trained scientists rely on executive functions to overcome persistent naive ideas.

Publisher

npj Science of Learning

Published On

May 11, 2021

Authors

Geneviève Allaire-Duquette, Lorie-Marlène Brault Foisy, Patrice Potvin, Martin Riopel, Marilyne Larose, Steve Masson

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