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Analogical reasoning in working memory: resources shared among relational integration, interference resolution, and

Soohyun Cho¹, Keith J Holyoak, Tyrone D Cannon

¹Department of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095-1563, USA. soohyun@psych.ucla.edu

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Cognitive load impacts analogical reasoning. Integrating multiple relations or resolving interference impairs performance, especially when combined. Working memory resources are shared for these complex cognitive tasks.

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Area of Science:

Cognitive Psychology
Neuroscience
Experimental Psychology

Background:

Analogical reasoning is crucial for complex problem-solving.
Working memory plays a vital role in cognitive tasks.
Understanding the interplay of cognitive processes is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate how relational integration, interference resolution, and active maintenance affect analogical reasoning.
To examine the cognitive load associated with these processes.
To determine if these processes share cognitive resources.

Main Methods:

Utilized a pictorial analogy task with manipulated difficulty.
Varied the number of relations, need for interference resolution, and maintenance duration.
Measured performance decrements under different cognitive load conditions.

Main Results:

Performance decreased with increased relations and interference resolution.
Combined integration and interference resolution yielded the worst performance.
Active maintenance across delays impacted visual memory more than analogical reasoning.
Interference occurred when misleading information was attended and maintained in working memory.

Conclusions:

Relational integration and interference resolution rely on shared working memory resources.
Cognitive load significantly impacts the efficiency of analogical reasoning.
The findings elucidate the resource demands of complex cognitive operations.