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What was the aim of the Wason Selection Task?
What was the aim of the Wason Selection Task?
- To investigate the dual-process model of thinking and decision making (correct)
- To determine the intelligence levels in decision making
- To explore the effects of emotion on decision making
- To analyze moral decision making
What research method was used in the Wason Selection Task?
What research method was used in the Wason Selection Task?
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Participants were shown a set of cards and asked a question about a rule relating to the cards. Participants were asked which cards they would turn over to _____ the rule.
Participants were shown a set of cards and asked a question about a rule relating to the cards. Participants were asked which cards they would turn over to _____ the rule.
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Participants in the Wason Selection Task were typically unbiased in their card selection.
Participants in the Wason Selection Task were typically unbiased in their card selection.
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Wason Selection Task Overview
- Conducted by Wason in 1968 to explore the dual-process model of thinking and decision-making.
- Investigated the roles of intuitive versus rational thinking in decision-making processes.
Aim of the Task
- Intended to analyze how intuitive and rational thought processes influence decision-making.
- Focused on understanding cognitive mechanisms behind reasoning and judgments.
Research Methodology
- Utilized a lab test format to ensure high internal validity.
- Controlled variables allowed for precise measurement of participants' responses and thought processes.
Experimental Procedure
- Participants presented with cards that illustrate a specific rule.
- Task required participants to determine which cards to turn over to validate the rule, highlighting their reasoning approach.
Key Findings
- Observed that participants frequently exhibited 'matching bias' in decision-making.
- This bias indicates that decisions were predominantly influenced by how the question was framed rather than logical reasoning.
- Results point to the dominance of intuitive thinking over rational thought in such decision-making scenarios.
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