Analytic Thinking -

: This study found that individuals less likely to engage in reflective cognitive processes were more likely to view the pandemic as a hoax and less likely to follow social distancing guidelines.

: An honors thesis examining the link between cognitive style and attitudes toward childhood vaccinations. Reviews and Development analytic thinking

: This highly cited paper by Pennycook, Fugelsang, and Koehler (2015) reviews evidence that the willingness to override "gut feelings" with analytic reasoning is a major predictor of outcomes in religion, morality, and even smartphone use. : This study found that individuals less likely

: Published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin (2023), this research identifies four distinct thinking styles: Actively Open-minded, Close-minded, Preference for Intuitive Thinking, and Preference for Effortful Thinking. : Published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin

Analytic thinking reduces belief in conspiracy theories - ScienceDirect

: Recent research from 2022 suggests that an analytic thinking style is a stronger predictor for rejecting unwarranted beliefs (like paranormal or conspiracist ideas) than general fluid reasoning.

: This 2015 study develops a model to explain what triggers analytic thought, distinguishing between early "conflict detection" and late "decoupling" stages. Applied Research & Belief Systems