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Relation Between Working Memory Capacity of Biological Movements and Fluid Intelligence
Tian Ye1, Peng Li2, Qiong Zhang1
1Department of Psychology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Biological movements working memory (BM-WM) correlates with fluid intelligence (Gf), challenging previous hypotheses. This finding reveals a connection between social cognition and cognitive abilities.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Psychology
Background:
- Working memory (WM) has distinct buffers, including one for biological movements (BM-WM), linked to social abilities.
- The relationship between BM-WM and fluid intelligence (Gf) remains unexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between BM-WM capacity and fluid intelligence (Gf).
- To test the hypothesis that only object-WM, not BM-WM, relates to Gf.
Main Methods:
- Assessed WM capacity for biological movements.
- Measured fluid intelligence using Raven's Advanced Progressive Matrix (RAPM) and Cattell Culture Fair Intelligence Test (CCFIT).
Main Results:
- Found moderate correlations between BM-WM capacity and scores on both RAPM and CCFIT.
- Demonstrated a significant relationship between BM-WM and Gf.
Conclusions:
- Biological movements working memory is closely related to fluid intelligence.
- Challenges the double-dissociation hypothesis regarding distinct WM buffer functions.
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