Need for Cognition Assessment

Need for Cognition (NFC) is defined as: “A personality trait that reflects individual differences in cognitive motivation—specifically, the intrinsic motivation to engage in and enjoy effortful cognitive activities.”To assess your need for cognition please rate how much you agree with the following statements:

I enjoy solving complex problems.

I prefer tasks that require a lot of thinking.

I like to reflect on ideas and theories.

I enjoy tasks that challenge my thinking abilities.

I often seek out intellectual discussions.