Reasoning, biases and dual processes: The lasting impact of Wason (1960).

Wason (1960) published a relatively short experimental paper, in which he introduced the 2-4-6 problem as a test of inductive reasoning. This paper became one of the most highly cited to be published in theQuarterly Journal of Experimental Psychologyand is significant for a number of reasons. First,...

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Published in:	Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology Vol. 69; no. 10; pp. 2076 - 2093
Main Author:	Evans, Jonathan St B. T.
Format:	Article
Published:	Sage Publications Inc. Oct2016
Subjects:	Prejudices Heuristic Reasoning Experimental psychology Cognitive bias Irrationalism (Philosophy)
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