A-175 Personality as a Proxy for Positive Effort: The Role of Grit, Need for Cognition, and Extraversion in Problem-Solving

ObjectiveThis study aimed to examine the effect of personality traits on a simple problem-solving test of intelligence. MethodThe sample consisted of 82 undergraduates. Participants completed an online battery that included an open source Five Factor Model measure (IPIP FFM), Grit scale, Need for Co...

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Published in:Archives of clinical neuropsychology 2021-08, Vol.36 (6), p.1230-1230
Main Authors: Hawley, Nanako A, Myers, Melissa, Pizer, Jasmin, Harrell, Murphy, Hill, Benjamin D
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Language:English
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Summary:ObjectiveThis study aimed to examine the effect of personality traits on a simple problem-solving test of intelligence. MethodThe sample consisted of 82 undergraduates. Participants completed an online battery that included an open source Five Factor Model measure (IPIP FFM), Grit scale, Need for Cognition (NFC) scale, and the Cognitive Reflection Test (CRT). CRT is a simple 3 question test of intelligence. An interaction variable for positive effort was created by multiplying the total raw scores for the Grit and NFC scales (Grit x NFC). Correlations were conducted between the Grit x NFC, IPIP FFM, and the CRT total score. Scales that significantly correlated with CRT total score were entered into a regression model. ResultsPearson correlations revealed a significant positive association between Grit x NFC and CRT performance, (r = 0.240, p 
ISSN:1873-5843
1873-5843
DOI:10.1093/arclin/acab062.193