Naslov
The accuracy of metacognitive judgments in syllogistic reasoning

Autori
Bajšanski, Igor ; Močibob, Maja ; Valerjev, Pavle

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
VII Dubrovnik Conference on Cognitive Science: Metacognition and Reasoning / - Zagreb : Sveučilište u Zagrebu, 2015, 11-11

Skup
VII Dubrovnik Conference on Cognitive Science DUCOG: Metacognition and Reasoning

Mjesto i datum
Dubrovnik, Hrvatska, 21.05.2015. - 23.05.2015

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
metacognition, syllogistic reasoning, judgment accuracy, answer consensuality

Sažetak
We carry out or withhold from actions whose utility depends on our judgements being accurate. Cognitive models suggest that such decisions are carried out when metacognitive confidence in the presumed state exceeds a decision control criteria.Little work has been done, however, to determine whether robust individual differences in decision behaviour can be explained by individual differences in metacognitive monitoring and control. Undergraduate students (N=364) completed nine tests assessing fluid and crystallized cognitive abilities, indicated confidence levels in their answers, and made state-dependent decisions on each answer (e.g., submit for marking or not). The nature and quality of individuals' decisions were described with novel Decision Pattern Analysis metrics: competence, optimality, recklessness, hesitancy and decisiveness. In line with cognitive theories, the relative standing of individuals' decision optimality was predicted and manipulated by changes in the cognitive requirements of the task, while individuals' standings on the other decision metrics were predicted and manipulated by changes to the nature of the decision, which influenced individuals' metacognitive variables. Personality variables made no contribution to the results. The results demonstrate how individual differences in state-dependent decision making can be explained by differences in cognition, monitoring and control.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Psihologija

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