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  • Psycholinguistics

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  • The Accumulated Clues Task (ACT) is a semantic problem-solving paradigm.
  • It is used to study intuitive processes and insight.
  • The task involves finding a solution word from incrementally presented clues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a German version of the ACT.
  • To conduct norming studies on its psychometric properties.
  • To examine relations between stimulus material and psycholinguistic features.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a German version of the ACT with 20 word lists (15 clues each).
  • Conducted norming studies with 300 participants (N=300).
  • Assessed psychometric properties and psycholinguistic features of the stimulus material.

Main Results:

  • The German ACT demonstrated reliable psychometric properties.
  • Norming data were collected for the stimulus material.
  • The study provides a validated tool for insight and problem-solving research.

Conclusions:

  • The German ACT is a psychometrically sound instrument.
  • It serves as a valuable resource for cognitive psychology research.
  • The stimulus pool is adaptable for diverse experimental designs and research questions.