Compared to others, people with a strong need for cognition tend to be ____.

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People with a strong need for cognition tend to enjoy thinking and processing information, and therefore are more likely to engage with strong arguments and think critically about them. On the other hand, they may be less easily swayed by weak arguments because they are more likely to analyze the evidence and logic presented. Thus, they are more persuaded by strong arguments but less persuaded by weak arguments.

Compared to Others, People with a Strong Need for Cognition