The ability to reason and make decisions is an intrinsic part of human cognition. The extent to which reasoning processes are influenced by attenuated expressions of psychopathological traits is a timely and novel area to pursue. Exploring reasoning within the context of these traits may shed light on the pertinent cognitive processes often found in a wide spectrum of psychiatric disorders. As a result, more specific and specialised psychological assessments and interventions may be devised that can contribute to alleviating psychological distress.