title: Would you rather take orders from Kirk or Spock? The relation between rational thinking and intelligence.
abstract: This article considers the relation between rationality and intelligence. The article is divided into three main parts: In the first, I consider the concept of rationality and conclude that rational thinking is a part of intelligence, but not a major part. In the second, I consider Stanovich's concept of dysrationalia, and propose that an alternative concept, practical intelligence (or the lack thereof), may better accomplish the goals that Stanovich wishes to achieve with his concept. Finally, I draw some conclusions.
authors.affiliation: Yale University, Department of Psychology, New Haven, CT 06520-7447.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Sternberg
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003210:Concept Formation; D004644:Emotions; D006801:Humans; D007360:Intelligence; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D011340:Problem Solving; D013850:Thinking