An exploratory test of an intuitive evaluation method of perceived argument strength

According to Mercier and Sperber (2009, 2011, 2017), people have an immediate intuitive feeling about the strength of argument. These evaluations are not captured by current evaluation methods argument strength, yet they could be important predict extent which accept claim supported In exploratory study, therefore, a newly developed method assess was compared explicit (the PAS scale; Zhao et al., 2011), on their ability acceptance (predictive validity) sensitivity differences in manipulated quality arguments (construct validity). An experimental study showed that performed well two validity measures. The measure, other hand, found valid. Suggestions for ways constructing testing measures presented.