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Rational Experiental Inventory (REI)

Online version of the Rational Experiental Inventory

The Rational Experiental Inventory (REI) was published by Pacini & Epstein in 1999. The theoretical basis for this questionnaire is Epstein’s theoretical work, known as the Cognitive Experiential Self Theory (CEST).

According to this theory, each person to some extent uses two conceptually different thinking styles: a preconscious experiential system (fast intuitive automatic) and a conscious rational system (slower logical)

A Rational thinking style and an Experiential thinking style

The rational style of thinking involves analytics of events and consequences, logical reasoning and making emotion-free decisions based on the conclusions drawn. Accordingly, this style of thinking is slower.

The experiential thinking style involves faster action based on emotions, intuition, and other immediate reactions. People with a dominant experiential style are often impatient and make rash decisions.

References

R. Pacini, S. Epstein. The Relation of Rational and Experiential Information Processing Styles to Personality, Basic Beliefs, and the Ratio-Bias Phenomenon

Disclaimer

Note this test is provided strictly for informational, educational and entertainment purposes and should not be used for making any decision. It is not intended to be a psychological advice of any kind.

1. I’m not that good at figuring out complicated problems
2. I try to avoid situations that require thinking in depth about something
3. I don’t have a very good sense of intuition
4. I like to rely on my intuitive impressions
5. I am not very good at solving problems that require careful logical analysis
6. I enjoy intellectual challenges
7. Using my gut feelings usually works well for me in figuring out problems in my life
8. Intuition can be a very useful way to solve problems
9. I am not a very analytical thinker
10. I don’t like to have to do a lot of thinking
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