Reliance on social groups for answers pre-empts motivation for independent analytical thinking
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - 09:10
in Psychology & Sociology
(Phys.org) —If advancing civilization relies on social networks, the world is in trouble. According to newly published research by University of Oregon psychologist Azim Shariff, individuals relying on their social groups can find solutions but also pre-empt the motivation for independent analytical thinking.