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Meta-analysis shows a positive association between cognitive complexity and judgment accuracy in clinicians, suggesting potential benefits of cognitive traits.
< .01) indicating a small but statistically significant positive association. Mixed effects and meta-regression moderator analyses revealed no statistically significant effects, though trends suggested stronger associations among more experienced clinicians and in higher quality studies. Findings provide modest support for cognitive complexity as a beneficial clinician characteristic while highlighting the need for further research. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).
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