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cognition
Your desire for closure changes the way you process information.
A 1993 study found that individuals with a higher desire for closure form opinions faster and are more resistant to changing them when presented with new evidence.
High-need-for-closure individuals prefer clear, definitive answers over ambiguity. This leads to 'seizing' on the first information provided and 'freezing' their judgment to prevent further mental effort. This cognitive preference dictates how you evaluate new situations daily.
The urge to resolve uncertainty is often stronger than the desire for accuracy.
Where this comes from
- Study
- Kruglanski, A. W., & Webster, D. M., 1993, 'Motivated closing of the mind'
- What the check found
- The claim accurately reflects the foundational findings of Kruglanski and Webster (1993) regarding the cognitive consequences of high need for closure.
- Confidence
- Well replicated
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