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Tags: Education , Psychology , Psychometrics
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Cognitive reflection is the habit of checking a quick gut answer against slower reasoning. This seven question cognitive reflection test contrasts instinctive picks with considered choices so you can see where impulse wins and where patience helps.

You answer short everyday puzzles and then review which ones were correct and which ones were tempting misses. Results show an overall score, two subscores, and a summary of common lures so you can spot patterns next time.

A typical run takes under two minutes and needs no calculator or notes. Answers stay on your device and are encoded into a short code that lets you reopen the same state or share it. You can tap any item in the list to revisit a question before you finish.

For example, you might finish with five correct and notice you handled number items well while a wording trap grabbed attention once, so the follow up tips nudge you to pause before choosing.

Scores reflect a moment and a style, not ability or clinical outcomes. Results do not constitute a clinical diagnosis.

Technical Details:

The assessment measures cognitive reflection, the tendency to replace an initial intuitive response with analytic reasoning. Seven multiple‑choice items include attractive wrong answers that act as lures, inviting a fast but incorrect choice.

Computation begins with the total correct answers, reported as a score from 0 to 7. Two subscores track performance on four numeric items and three verbal or semantic items, and their rates indicate orientation toward numbers or words.

Results are grouped into four levels: Low, Medium, High, and Very High. A Resist rate summarizes how often lure answers were avoided among the questions you answered, and a pattern label reports Balanced, Numeric‑leaning, or Verbal‑leaning.

Comparisons are most useful within the same person over repeated runs under similar conditions. This package does not include a norming sample or percentile mapping.

S = number of correct answers R = ( A−L A ) × 100  % for  A > 0 rn = Nn 4 rv = Nv 3
Symbol Meaning Unit/Datatype Source
S Total correct answers count (0–7) Derived
A Questions answered count (0–7) Derived
L Picked lure answers count (0–7) Derived
Nn Correct on numeric items count (0–4) Derived
Nv Correct on verbal items count (0–3) Derived
rn Numeric correct rate ratio (0–1) Derived
rv Verbal correct rate ratio (0–1) Derived
R Resist rate percent (0–100) Derived
Threshold Band Lower Bound Upper Bound Interpretation Action Cue
Low 0 2 Intuition often overrides checking. Pause and restate the problem.
Medium 3 4 Mix of fast and reflective answers. Write a tiny sketch before choosing.
High 5 6 Frequent successful checks. Keep verifying when a lure feels right.
Very High 7 7 Consistent reflective choices. Maintain the brief pause habit.
  1. Classify items: four numeric and three verbal.
  2. Compute S, Nn, and Nv.
  3. Compute rn and rv.
  4. Set pattern to Balanced if |rn − rv| ≤ 0.15.
  5. Otherwise label Numeric‑leaning or Verbal‑leaning by the larger rate.
  6. Compute R only when A > 0, rounding to the nearest integer percent.
  7. Assign the level by the score band.

Units, precision & rounding

  • Decimal separator is a dot.
  • Percent values round to the nearest integer using symmetric rounding.
  • Rates are ratios in [0, 1]; differences use absolute value.

Validation & bounds

Field Type Min Max Step/Pattern Error Text Placeholder
Responses Multiple‑choice 0 7 Choices per item None; unanswered allowed —
Share code r String 7 7 Regex ^[0-9\-]{7}$ Invalid positions treated as unanswered Seven characters

I/O formats & encoding

Input Accepted Families Output Encoding/Precision Rounding
Seven selections Radio choices per question Score, level, subscores, Resist, pattern Share code r with digits and dashes Percent values round to integer

Lure answers (by question)

Q# Prompt cue Lure choice(s) Correct choice
1 Bat and ball price 10 cents 5 cents
2 Machines and widgets 100 minutes 5 minutes
3 Doubling lily pads 24 days 47 days
4 Passing second place First place Second place
5 Rooster and egg Left, Right Roosters do not lay eggs
6 All but eight died 7 8
7 Emily’s father June Emily

Networking & storage behavior

  • Processing is client‑only; no test data is sent to a server.
  • A charting layer is loaded from a public content network; if it is unavailable, results still compute but the chart may not render.
  • The share code r in the URL preserves state for revisiting or sharing.

Privacy & compliance

No data is transmitted or stored server‑side. Results do not constitute a clinical diagnosis.

Assumptions & limitations

  • The seven items are a brief screen, not a comprehensive measure.
  • Levels reflect simple score bands without norming.
  • Resist is undefined until at least one question is answered.
  • Lure identification is fixed to the listed choices.
  • Pattern labels use a 0.15 rate difference threshold.
  • Subscores depend on the 4–3 numeric/verbal split.
  • Timing is not recorded or interpreted.
  • Chart rendering depends on a third‑party asset.
  • Heads‑up Share codes include your selections; avoid posting if privacy is a concern.

Edge cases & error sources

  • Editing the URL code to invalid characters treats positions as unanswered.
  • Refreshing mid‑test preserves state only if the code is present.
  • Percent rounding may hide small changes near boundaries.
  • Very uneven subscores can flip pattern labels near the 0.15 threshold.
  • Blocked content networks may remove the chart but not the results.
  • Accidental double‑clicks can jump to another question in the list.
  • Browser extensions that rewrite URLs may strip the share code.
  • Copying a code from another device restores that exact state.
  • Changing answer order is not supported once recorded in the code.
  • Locale differences do not affect numbers; all text is fixed.

Step‑by‑Step Guide:

Measure cognitive reflection and read a concise breakdown of score, subscores, and lure resistance.

  1. Start the seven‑item set.
  2. Answer each question, then continue to the next.
  3. Before finishing, tap any item in the list to review.
  4. Submit the last answer to see your summary.
  5. Note your Score, Numeric/Verbal subscores, and Resist.
  6. Copy the URL code if you wish to revisit or share the state.

Example: “5 of 7, Resist 86%, Balanced pattern.”

  • Tip: read the prompt once more when an answer feels obvious.

You finish with a clear snapshot of instinct versus reflection.

FAQ:

Is my data stored?

No. Selections remain on your device and are encoded into a short share code in the page address.

Avoid posting your code if you prefer privacy.
Is this an IQ test?

No. It screens for a thinking style and invites reflection. It does not measure intelligence or clinical traits.

Use results for personal insight only.
What units or formats are used?

Scores are counts from 0 to 7, subscores track numeric and verbal items, and Resist is an integer percent.

Decimal separator is a dot; percents round to whole numbers.
Can I use a calculator?

You do not need one. Slowing down briefly and sketching a quick relation often works better.

Consistency helps compare runs.
Does it work without a connection?

Yes for the assessment and results. If a required asset is blocked, the chart may be missing but your summary still appears.

The share code continues to function.
How do I share or revisit my result?

Copy the page address that includes the seven‑character code and open it later to restore the same state.

Editing the code changes selections.
What does a “borderline” result mean?

Scores near level edges can shift with small changes. Re‑run once, read carefully, and compare patterns rather than a single number.

Look at lures and subscores.
Is there a cost or sign‑in?

No sign‑in or payment is required in this package.

Licensing terms are not specified here.

Troubleshooting:

  • No chart visible — continue; the numeric summary still reflects your result.
  • Share code missing — finish at least one answer to generate it.
  • Selections not sticking — check that cookies or URL rewriting extensions are not interfering.
  • Accidentally clicked the list — tap the intended question again to return.
  • Copied code shows different picks — ensure all seven characters were copied.
  • Text appears truncated — widen the window or scroll the summary area.

Advanced Tips:

  • When a number appears, restate it as an equation before choosing.
  • For growth prompts, check the step just before a known milestone.
  • For ranking prompts, rephrase what passing someone means.
  • Scan for category errors that cannot occur in the real world.
  • Compare numeric and verbal subscores to plan practice.
  • Keep runs comparable by using similar conditions and pace.

Glossary:

Cognitive reflection
Checking an initial answer with slower reasoning.
Lure
An attractive but incorrect choice designed to tempt quick thinking.
Resist rate
Percent of answered items that are not lure picks.
Numeric items
Four questions that rely on quantities and relations.
Verbal items
Three questions that hinge on wording or categories.
Pattern label
Balanced, Numeric‑leaning, or Verbal‑leaning based on subscore rates.
Share code (r)
Seven‑character string that encodes selections in the page address.