Cognitive Reflection Test (CRT) Practice

Failing to answer CRT questions correctly typically indicates a tendency to rely purely on intuitive judgments. The Cognitive Reflection Test is designed to assess how well individuals can override their initial intuitive responses and engage in more analytical thinking. When people trust their gut feelings rather than critically evaluating the problems presented, they are likely to arrive at incorrect answers. CRT questions often have a surface-level appeal that can mislead one into choosing the instinctive response, rather than engaging in deeper cognitive reflection that might lead to the correct solution.

The other options touch on various aspects that may correlate with failing the test but do not capture the essence of relying too much on intuition. While the first option suggests a complete absence of cognitive reflection capabilities, individuals may possess this capability but still default to intuition. As for the third option, creativity and intuition can coexist with reflective thinking; therefore, high creativity does not inherently imply failure on CRT tasks. Finally, being unfamiliar with testing conditions may impede performance but does not necessarily reflect cognitive tendencies related specifically to intuitive versus analytical thinking.