Rationalization is rare, reasoning is pervasive
Abstract
If rationalization were ubiquitous, it would undermine a fundamental premise of human discourse. A review of key evidence indicates that rationalization is rare and confined to choices among comparable options. In contrast, reasoning is pervasive in human decision making. Within the constraints of reasoning, rationalization may operate in ambiguous situations. Studying these processes requires careful definitions and...
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Rationalization is rare, reasoning is pervasive
Published Date
Jan 1, 2020
Volume
43
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