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Mussweiler, Thomas; Posten, Ann-Christin – Cognition, 2012
Comparison is one of the most ubiquitous and versatile mechanisms in human information processing. Previous research demonstrates that one consequence of comparative thinking is increased judgmental efficiency: Comparison allows for quicker judgments without a loss in accuracy. We hypothesised that a second potential consequence of comparative…
Descriptors: Priming, Cognitive Processes, Information Processing, Thinking Skills