An Analytic Cognitive Style Negatively Predicts a More Literal but Not a More Symbolic Religiosity Type

The idea that a more analytic cognitive style is associated with lower religiosity is a theoretical prediction that has been challenged by some empirical findings. We conducted three studies with Argentine participants (N = 719) to clarify this issue. In Study 1, we replicated the negative correlati...

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Authors: Freidin, Esteban (Author) ; Acera Martini, Luz (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2022
In: The international journal for the psychology of religion
Year: 2022, Volume: 32, Issue: 1, Pages: 31-52
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