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  • Neuroscience
  • Human Cognition

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  • Relational reasoning is crucial for complex cognition.
  • Previous studies examined limited stimulus properties, leading to inconsistent findings.
  • A comprehensive investigation of all properties is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically investigate how various stimulus properties affect relational reasoning difficulty.
  • To introduce the Multidimensional Relational Reasoning Task (MRRT) for standardized research.
  • To identify key factors contributing to relational reasoning challenges.

Main Methods:

  • Development of the Multidimensional Relational Reasoning Task (MRRT).
  • Systematic variation of stimulus properties within a single task.
  • Analysis using a mixed-effects modeling framework.

Main Results:

  • Increased number of premises significantly elevated task difficulty.
  • Multidimensional relations were associated with greater cognitive load.
  • The MRRT provides a controlled environment to assess these factors.

Conclusions:

  • Task difficulty in relational reasoning is influenced by the number of premises and relation complexity.
  • The MRRT offers a valuable tool for future research on cognitive reasoning.
  • Normative data on problem difficulty is now available.