Publication at Faculty of Arts |
2020
Abstract
Framing effect occurs when two different presentations of a logically same problem lead to predictably different choices. While this effect is usually attributed to a lack of analytical thinking, recent studies have suggested the importance of numeracy.
In order to explore whether objective numeracy predicts resistance to framing beyond fluid intelligence and cognitive styles, we conducted a pre-registered online within-subject study on a convenience sample from a Czech adult population (N = 584). Our results show that fluid intelligence is the only significant predictor of resistance to framing.
These results stress the importance of general cognitive abilities in decision-making.