Common Sense Test That 90% of People Fail
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Research indicates that adults often struggle with common-sense questions, while children excel by simplifying things. Language can significantly impact how we perceive situations, as seen in the example of referring to someone with missing fingers as "normal."
Insights
- Overcomplicating simple questions leads to adults failing, while children excel due to their straightforward approach.
- The importance of precise language is highlighted in scenarios like describing missing fingers as "normal" and not using terms like "buried" for plane crash survivors.
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Recent questions
How do adults typically perform on common-sense questions compared to children?
Research shows that 90% of adults fail common-sense questions that children excel at due to overcomplicating things. Adults tend to overthink simple questions, leading to incorrect answers.
What is the correct term to describe a person missing fingers on one hand?
The correct term to describe a person missing fingers on one hand is "normal." This term emphasizes that having missing fingers is not abnormal or unusual, but rather a variation that can be considered normal.
What should be done with survivors of a plane crash on the Canada-US border?
In a plane crash on the Canada-US border, survivors should not be buried; they survived. It is important to recognize and acknowledge the survival of individuals in such a situation, rather than assuming they did not make it.
How many days does every month have?
Every month has 28 days, not just February. This fact highlights that all months contain at least 28 days, with some having additional days depending on the month's length.
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Summary
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Common-sense questions reveal adults' overcomplication.
- Research shows that 90% of adults fail common-sense questions that children excel at due to overcomplicating things.
- To describe a person missing fingers on one hand, the correct term is "normal."
- In a plane crash on the Canada-US border, survivors should not be buried; they survived.
- Every month has 28 days, not just February.
