Abstract
Structural Knowledge, Control Performance and Reasoning Ability in Complex Problem Solving Tasks
International Journal of Psychology, Vol.43(3-4), p.608
International Congress of Psychology, 24th (Berlin, Germany, 20-Jul-2008–25-Jul-2008)
2008
Abstract
This study investigates whether there is a causal relationship between structural knowledge and system control in complex problem solving tasks, which is moderated by fluid intelligence. 60 students received either complete, partial or no instructions regarding the structure of the system, and controlled the system to reach specific goals. ANCOVA revealed that control increased with structural knowledge, although performance was better than random across conditions. Fluid intelligence was a significant predictor of control only under complete and partial knowledge conditions. It appears that problem solving is limited by participants' fluid intelligence only when structural knowledge is acquired.
Details
- Title
- Structural Knowledge, Control Performance and Reasoning Ability in Complex Problem Solving Tasks
- Authors
- Natassia Goode (Author) - University of New South Wales
- Publication details
- International Journal of Psychology, Vol.43(3-4), p.608
- Conference details
- International Congress of Psychology, 24th (Berlin, Germany, 20-Jul-2008–25-Jul-2008)
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2008
- DOI
- 10.1080/00207594.2008.10108486
- ISSN
- 0020-7594
- Organisation Unit
- Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99447759102621
- Output Type
- Abstract
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