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Understanding Need for Cognitive Complexity
30:36 - 40:06 (09:29)
This podcast discusses the concept of cognitive complexity, which refers to the amount of information a person needs to make decisions. The podcast distinguishes between those with a high or low need for cognitive complexity.
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Our brains have evolved to perceive seven colors at a distance, as it is deemed the optimal number of colors necessary for survival.
30:36 - 32:36 (02:00)
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Our brains have evolved to perceive seven colors at a distance, as it is deemed the optimal number of colors necessary for survival. The closer we get to a spectrum, the less distinguishable those seven primary colors become.
ChapterUnderstanding Need for Cognitive Complexity
Episode#552 - Dr Kevin Dutton - Understanding The Wisdom Of Psychopaths
PodcastModern Wisdom
Hoarding is often misunderstood and associated with being mad or crazy, but there is actually a psychological reasoning behind it.
32:36 - 36:32 (03:55)
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Hoarding is often misunderstood and associated with being mad or crazy, but there is actually a psychological reasoning behind it. The brain considers every decision, even small ones, as a drain on its battery and categorizing too narrowly can make it difficult for hoarders to declutter.
ChapterUnderstanding Need for Cognitive Complexity
Episode#552 - Dr Kevin Dutton - Understanding The Wisdom Of Psychopaths
PodcastModern Wisdom
People differ in their need for cognitive complexity and information to feel comfortable making a decision, and this can vary in different aspects of their life.
36:32 - 38:27 (01:54)
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People differ in their need for cognitive complexity and information to feel comfortable making a decision, and this can vary in different aspects of their life. The relationship between cognitive complexity and cognitive closure is discussed in relation to a study by Frenkel Brunswick.
ChapterUnderstanding Need for Cognitive Complexity
Episode#552 - Dr Kevin Dutton - Understanding The Wisdom Of Psychopaths
PodcastModern Wisdom
This episode delves into the concept of need for cognitive closure and how it affects decision making.
38:27 - 40:06 (01:38)
Summary
This episode delves into the concept of need for cognitive closure and how it affects decision making. It explains the difference between high and low need for cognitive complexity.