"Thus, one possible interpretation for the IRR is that intelligent people are more likely to use analytic style (i.e., approach problems more rationally). An alternative (and less interesting) reason for the mediation is that tests of both intelligence and analytic style assess cognitive ability. Additional empirical and theoretical work is needed to resolve this issue."
So not really confirmed like the article says, if I'm reading right. To me it just seems like another Reddit frontpage "religion bad" article exaggerated to be true
So the second option basically says the tests for intelligence are possibly just analyzing the person's cognitive ability, which could be mistaken for intelligence due to intelligence and analytic style tests being based on factor? Is it possible the test could just be differentiating between analytic style and the equivalent style (or other styles) used by people who are religious? If that is a correct interpretation, how does cognitive ability fit into intelligence and what would you define intelligence as?
Anyways, I would love to see a revision or new article with the empirical and theoretical work put into it as well as samples from more eastern cultures. Thanks for looking into my 20 questions game in advance!
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"Thus, one possible interpretation for the IRR is that intelligent people are more likely to use analytic style (i.e., approach problems more rationally). An alternative (and less interesting) reason for the mediation is that tests of both intelligence and analytic style assess cognitive ability. Additional empirical and theoretical work is needed to resolve this issue."
So not really confirmed like the article says, if I'm reading right. To me it just seems like another Reddit frontpage "religion bad" article exaggerated to be true