November 12, 2025CognitionOpen Access

Mind over bias: How is cognitive control related to politically motivated reasoning?

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Cognitive control has limited influence on overcoming motivated reasoning, particularly in political contexts.
Findings indicate a small negative association with cognitive reflection, contrary to the motivated reflection hypothesis.
Observational analysis reveals links between cognitive control processes and politically motivated reasoning based on multiple topics.
Results prompt further exploration of cognitive control in political psychology and effective reasoning strategies.

Discussion

No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.

Implication

Analysis uncovers small associations between cognitive control, motivated reasoning in 504 UK participants, suggesting implications for political psychology.

Cite This Study

Borghi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692523d4c0ce034ddc355521 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cognition.2025.106373

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Implication

Analysis uncovers small associations between cognitive control, motivated reasoning in 504 UK participants, suggesting implications for political psychology.

Mind over bias: How is cognitive control related to politically motivated reasoning?

Key Points

Discussion

Implication

Cite This Study

Mind over bias: How is cognitive control related to politically motivated reasoning?

Key Points

Discussion

Implication

Cite This Study

Also Consider

Also Consider