Suppressing natural heuristics by formal instruction: The case of the conjunction fallacy

Authors: 
Agnoli, F., & Krantz, D. H.
Type: 
Journal Article
Category: 
Research
Volume: 
21
Pages: 
515-550
Year: 
1989
Publisher: 
Cognitive Psychology
Abstract: 

This article discusses how intensional heuristics can be suppressed when alternative strategies are taught.

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