
Behavior & Society
Why Do Smart People Do Foolish Things?
Intelligence is not the same as critical thinking—and the difference matters
Heather A. Butler is an assistant professor in the psychology department at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Her numerous research interests include critical thinking, advanced learning technologies, and the use of psychological science to prevent wrongful convictions.
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