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Cognitive reflection is the ability to hold back an intuitive first answer and check it against careful reasoning. It matters when quick impressions are tempting yet small details change the outcome. Here you answer short puzzles and then see how often reflection won over impulse.

Each item is multiple choice and mixes simple numbers with wordplay so you can compare styles of thinking in one sitting. Results show your total score and a balance between numeric and verbal items, which many readers search for when trying a cognitive reflection test.

You get clear feedback at the end, including a compact chart and short pointers based on the common traps you picked. A typical run takes under two minutes and needs nothing more than steady attention and honest picks.

Use consistent pacing, read the prompt twice, and treat surprising answers as a cue to recheck the question. When in doubt, write a tiny sketch of the situation and compute before choosing.

This brief screen provides informational insight and does not substitute professional advice. Results do not constitute a clinical diagnosis.

Technical Details:

The assessment captures selections on seven classic puzzles to estimate cognitive reflection, abbreviated here as CRT. It records which answers match the keyed solutions, whether an incorrect pick matches a known intuitive lure, and how performance splits across numeric and verbal items.

The primary computation is a total score from zero to seven. A secondary “resist” percentage summarizes how often you avoided intuitive lures among the items you answered. Subscores count correct answers on numeric items and on verbal or semantic items, then compare their rates to flag a balanced or leaning pattern.

Levels interpret the total score into four bands. Crossing a boundary reflects a stronger tendency to pause and verify before responding; values near boundaries should be read as broadly similar in everyday use.

Comparisons are most meaningful within a person over repeated sessions rather than between people. The instrument is short and informal and is not normed for clinical or hiring contexts.

S = ∑ i=1 7 ⁡ [xi=ci] R = round ( A−L A ×100) D = | Nc4 − Vc3 |
Symbol Meaning Unit/Datatype Source
S Total correct answers integer 0–7 Derived
R Resist percentage, avoiding intuitive lures among answered integer 0–100 Derived
A Items answered integer 0–7 Derived
L Intuitive lure picks among the answered integer 0–7 Derived
Nc Correct on numeric items integer 0–4 Derived
Vc Correct on verbal items integer 0–3 Derived
D Rate difference for balance decision real 0–1 Derived
xi, ci Chosen answer and keyed correct answer at item i enumerated Input/constant

Worked example. A reader answers all seven items, gets five correct, makes one intuitive lure pick, and splits as three of four numeric and two of three verbal.

S=5 R= round( 7−17 ×100)=86 D= |34−23|≈0.08

Since D is below 0.15, the pattern reads as Balanced.

Level Lower Upper Interpretation Action cue
Low 0 2 Intuition often dominated. Slow down and verify key facts.
Medium 3 4 Mixed intuitive and reflective responses. Add a brief check step before answering.
High 5 6 Reflection usually prevailed. Keep scanning for common traps.
Very High 7 7 Consistently reflective choices. Maintain focus and pacing.

Units, precision, and rounding

All counts are integers. The resist percentage uses standard rounding to the nearest integer. Subscore rates use real values for internal comparisons; the balance decision uses a threshold of 0.15.

Validation and bounds

Field Type Min Max Step/Pattern Error policy
Per‑item selection Enumerated choice 1 4 Single pick only Unanswered until chosen
Answer code in URL String 7 7 ^[0–9-]{7}$ Out‑of‑range digits treated as unanswered

I/O formats and encoding

Input Accepted families Output Encoding/precision Notes
Seven multiple‑choice picks Four options per item Score, level, resist, subscores, chart Integers for counts and percentage Answer code stored in the URL for sharing
Exports CSV, DOCX Answer table Plain text values Includes question, your answer, and correct

Networking and storage

Processing is browser‑based. A charting library is fetched from a content delivery network to render the donut chart. No answers are transmitted to a server; your selections are encoded in the page URL for optional sharing.

Assumptions and limitations

  • Heads‑up Seven fixed items limit precision.
  • Each item has exactly one keyed correct answer.
  • Intuitive lures reflect common traps, not intent or ability.
  • Subscores compare rates across different maxima.
  • Resist depends on the subset you answered.
  • Heads‑up Memorization reduces usefulness on repeats.
  • Levels are heuristic and not standardized to a population.
  • Heads‑up Sharing the URL exposes your selections to recipients.

Edge cases and error sources

  • No items answered yields no resist percentage.
  • Refreshing mid‑test preserves progress only if the URL code is set.
  • Digits outside 0 to 3 in the answer code decode as unanswered.
  • Finishing while offline may prevent the chart from rendering.
  • Copying or downloading may fail if clipboard or file permissions are blocked.
  • Rapid clicks can briefly desync the progress display on slow devices.
  • Very narrow screens may scroll the answer table horizontally.
  • Browser extensions that rewrite URLs may break sharing.
  • Locale differences do not affect scoring but may affect number reading speed.
  • Accidental double clicks can switch selections before the next item loads.

Privacy and compliance

No data is transmitted or stored server‑side. Exports are created on your device. For sensitive contexts, follow local privacy guidance and share results only with consent.

Scientific and standards context

Cognitive reflection screens estimate a person’s tendency to check intuitive responses with deliberation. Scoring here is simple key‑based accuracy with supplemental lure and balance indicators.

Step‑by‑Step Guide:

The cognitive reflection screen measures how often careful reasoning overrides first impressions and summarizes the pattern of your responses.

  1. Read the first puzzle slowly and consider alternatives.
  2. Select one option for your answer.
  3. Move through all seven items at a steady pace.
  4. Review the summary with score, level, resist, and subscores.
  5. Optionally copy or download the answer table.
  6. Share the page link if you wish to show your picks.

Example. After seven answers, you see Score 5 of 7, Resist 86%, Numeric 3 of 4, Verbal 2 of 3, Pattern Balanced.

  • Pause one breath before choosing the first obvious answer.
  • Write tiny scratch values for price, rate, or counts when unsure.
  • If a wording feels tricky, restate it in your own words.

FAQ:

Is my data stored?

No. Selections remain on your device. Your answers are encoded in the page URL so you can share the result if you choose.

Avoid sharing links in public channels if you want to keep results private.
How accurate is this score?

It is a short screen. Scores reflect keyed correctness on seven items with added lure and balance indicators. Treat results as a quick personal snapshot.

What does “resist” mean?

Resist is the percentage of answered items where you did not pick a known intuitive lure. Higher values indicate more frequent checking before committing.

What does a borderline result mean?

Values near band edges mean performance was close to the next level. Read them as broadly similar and focus on your lure picks and next steps.

Can I use it offline?

Core scoring is local. The chart requires a small library from a content network, so a full summary may need connectivity.

What can I export?

An answer table with question text, your answer, and the correct option is available in CSV and DOCX formats.

Does it cost anything?

No pricing or licensing terms are presented here.

How do I share my result?

Use the page link after finishing. It includes an answer code so recipients can view your selections and summary.

Troubleshooting:

  • Chart not visible — refresh with connectivity and reopen the summary.
  • Copy fails — allow clipboard access or use the download option.
  • Download blocked — check pop‑up or download permissions in your browser.
  • Link shows no answers — ensure the page link includes a seven‑character code.
  • Progress stuck — click any item in the list to resume.
  • Answers table wraps oddly — rotate your device or view on a wider screen.

Glossary:

Cognitive reflection (CRT)
Tendency to check intuitive answers with deliberate thought.
Intuitive lure
A tempting wrong option that matches a quick gut response.
Numeric item
Puzzle centered on amounts, rates, or counts.
Verbal item
Puzzle driven by wording or category logic.
Resist percentage
Share of answered items that were not lure picks.
Balanced pattern
Numeric and verbal rates differ by less than 0.15.