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Predictors of Reasoning Ability: Working Memory Capacity and Fuzzy Processing Preference Index

Weil, Audrey M
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1397745903

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2014, Master of Arts, Miami University, Psychology.
Working memory capacity and fuzzy processing preference are two constructs that predict reasoning ability. To date, no studies have examined the relationship between these two constructs. This study aimed to test fuzzy-trace theory's prediction of a gist processing preference in light of working memory capacity, and measure the extent to which these two constructs interact to affect reasoning ability. I assessed this relationship using an individual differences measure and a dual-task paradigm. Reasoning ability was examined in the context of base rate neglect and conjunction fallacies. Most participants preferred to reason with gist. Working memory capacity and fuzzy processing preference were independent of each other, but did not interact to produce sound reasoning. Surprisingly, fuzzy processing preference did not predict reasoning ability, and for base rate questions, predicted higher errors. However, there is evidence that data may have been confounded by various issues, leading to counterintuitive findings.
Christopher Wolfe, PhD (Committee Chair)
David Waller, PhD (Committee Member)
Robin Thomas, PhD (Committee Member)
29 p.
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Working Memory Capacity; Fuzzy Trace Theory; Reasoning

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  • Weil, A. M. (2014). Predictors of Reasoning Ability: Working Memory Capacity and Fuzzy Processing Preference Index [Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1397745903

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Weil, Audrey. Predictors of Reasoning Ability: Working Memory Capacity and Fuzzy Processing Preference Index. 2014. Miami University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1397745903.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Weil, Audrey. "Predictors of Reasoning Ability: Working Memory Capacity and Fuzzy Processing Preference Index." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1397745903

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