This conceptual paper explores the cognitive style of intuitive thinkers and its interaction with language ability in shaping social adaptation and academic achievement. Intuitive thinkers excel at grasping overall structures and reaching conclusions quickly, but may struggle with step-by-step verbal explanation. The paper presents a conceptual model, including historical examples of scientists such as Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein, to illustrate how language ability modulates outcomes in both societal and research contexts. A matrix model of intuitive thinking and language ability is proposed to provide insights for education, career guidance, and the development of talent in research and academia.
Akihito Sugawara (Sun,) studied this question.