Publication Date
2006
Abstract
The investigators wanted to test the theories laid out by Hammond (1987) and McMackin and Slovic (2001) that problem attributes affect the appropriateness of intuition for solving problems. The study investigated the appropriateness of strategy (intuition, analysis, or no strategy) for everyday problems that varied in social nature and complexity. It was hypothesized that problems high in social nature and complexity would be solved more accurately using intuition. Results were partially supported but only among novice participants. Results indicate that highly intuitive novice individuals score more accurately than those who are highly analytical when solving everyday problems. One of the implications of the study is that expertise should be included in future studies on intuition.
Disciplines
Psychology
Recommended Citation
Kowalski '06, Amy E., "Intuition Versus Analysis- Which Process is Most Appropriate for Solving Everyday Problems with Differing Levels of Social Content and Complexity?" (2006). Honors Projects. 2.
https://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/psych_honproj/2