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Erudition
Test: Are You Easy to Fool?
The ability to distinguish facts from manipulation is a survival skill today. This 25-question test will assess your ability to find logical inconsistencies in statements. Trust only facts and common sense.
questions
25
Time
20 min
Method
Critical Thinking
Rating
4.9
What you'll learn
Your level of resistance to manipulation
Which cognitive biases affect your decisions
How to recognize logical fallacies in arguments
Information analysis and fact-checking skills
Your personal critical thinking rank
Recommendations for developing analytical skills
Key facts
25
critical thinking challenges
45 sec
per question
5
analysis categories
10
achievement levels
History & development
350 BC
Aristotle described 13 logical fallacies in 'Sophistical Refutations'
1974
Kahneman and Tversky published 'Judgment under Uncertainty: Heuristics and Biases'
2002
Nobel Prize awarded to Kahneman for research on decision-making under uncertainty
2011
Publication of the bestseller 'Thinking, Fast and Slow' on thinking systems
2020+
Growing importance of media literacy and fact-checking in the age of information noise
About the methodology
This test is based on Aristotle's classification of logical fallacies and modern research on cognitive biases by Kahneman and Tversky. Each question models a typical situation where a person tends to make an erroneous decision due to cognitive traps.
The tasks cover 5 key areas: logical fallacies, cognitive biases, manipulation techniques, media literacy, and statistical reasoning. Increasing difficulty allows precise determination of your critical thinking level.
The dynamic scoring system considers not only answer correctness but also decision speed: a bonus for quick reactions motivates developing automatic recognition of flawed arguments. The final result is normalized on a 0-100 scale and determines one of 10 analytical thinking ranks.
Scientific references
Tversky A., Kahneman D. (1974)
Stanovich K. E. (2011)
Aristotle (350 BC)
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All testsFrequently asked questions
How long does the test take?
About 20 minutes. You have 45 seconds per question.
Can I use a search engine?
The test tracks tab switching. For honest results, answer independently.
How is the result calculated?
The system considers answer correctness and reaction speed. The final score determines one of 10 critical thinking ranks.
Is the test suitable for teenagers?
Yes, the test is suitable for ages 14 and up. Questions are based on everyday situations and require no specialized knowledge.
Can I retake the test?
Yes, results are saved and you can track your progress and improve your rank.
Instructions
You will be presented with 25 situations. In each one, you need to identify which logical fallacy, cognitive bias, or manipulative technique is being used. You have 45 seconds per question. Answer independently: the test tracks tab switching.
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