Psychology

Cognitive reflection correlates with behavior on Twitter

M. Mosleh, G. Pennycook, et al.

This study, conducted by Mohsen Mosleh, Gordon Pennycook, Antonio A. Arechar, and David G. Rand, uncovers how individual differences in cognitive reflection influence behavior on Twitter. With a sample of 1,901 participants, it reveals that those with higher Cognitive Reflection Test scores exhibit more discerning social media habits. This challenges the common beliefs about reflective thinking in everyday decisions.

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Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between individual differences in cognitive reflection and behavior on Twitter. Using a sample of 1,901 individuals, researchers found that higher scores on the Cognitive Reflection Test (CRT) correlated with more discerning social media use, including following fewer accounts, sharing more reliable news sources, and less engagement with echo chambers. The findings challenge intuitionist notions about the role of reflective thinking in everyday judgment.

Publisher

Nature Communications

Published On

Feb 10, 2021

Authors

Mohsen Mosleh, Gordon Pennycook, Antonio A. Arechar, David G. Rand

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