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Emma Guimaraes

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Trait, but not State Mindfulness Improves Resistance to Cognitive Biases

PsyArXiv February 19, 2022 Tianhong Tim Qiu, Emily Nielsen, Emma Guimaraes et al. preprint

The dual-process theory of thinking defines a heuristic-based System I which trades-off precision and accuracy in favour of speed. It is prone to consistent range of error modes formalized as cognitive biases. In contrast, System II is slower, requires deliberate engagement but can work through complex problems with lower error. Mindfulness research points to positive improvements in...