Knowing when to think fast and when to think slow might be a real game changer. EM_Krockow explains how.
The quiz is deceivingly simple, but there is a little twist. While each question only has one correct answer, all items were designed to evoke an immediate, intuitive solution, which appears to be correct but—alas—is not. The reason for this question design is not to trick people, but to tease out natural differences in their thinking styles. More specifically, the test aims to establish whether the quizzer is more of a fast, intuitive thinker or a slow, reflective thinker.
A quick, intuitive thinker is likely to be satisfied with this initial hunch. In comparison, a slower, more reflective thinker might realise that by passing the person in second place, you will be taking their position in the race. This means that one person is still in front of you, making you the runner-up.
It might not actually be that simple. The test questions from the beginning intended to measure people’s inherent preferences of one thinking style over another. However, in reality, most people use a combination of System 1 and System 2 approaches, with the context determining which system is dominant. The relative importance of a task and the amount of time available to make a choice are amongst the factors influencing how you think.
The above example demonstrates the important influence of context. A friend of mine tried on a grand total of 106 wedding dresses for her special day, and man, she did look stunning in the end! However, if she was to invest the same amount of time and effort into every single outfit choice, she’d be unlikely to ever emerge from the fitting room!
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