Intelligence, dual coding theory, and the brain
A Paivio - Intelligence, 2014 - Elsevier
The distinction between verbal and nonverbal cognitive abilities has been a defining feature
of psychometric theories of intelligence for the past century. Despite their popularity …
of psychometric theories of intelligence for the past century. Despite their popularity …
Thinking in pictures as a cognitive account of autism
We analyze the hypothesis that some individuals on the autism spectrum may use visual
mental representations and processes to perform certain tasks that typically develo** …
mental representations and processes to perform certain tasks that typically develo** …
Home computer use and the development of human capital
This paper uses a regression discontinuity design to estimate the effect of home computers
on child and adolescent outcomes by exploiting a voucher program in Romania. Our main …
on child and adolescent outcomes by exploiting a voucher program in Romania. Our main …
Modeling visual problem solving as analogical reasoning.
We present a computational model of visual problem solving, designed to solve problems
from the Raven's Progressive Matrices intelligence test. The model builds on the claim that …
from the Raven's Progressive Matrices intelligence test. The model builds on the claim that …
Sex differences in cognitive abilities test scores: A UK national picture
Background and aims. There is uncertainty about the extent or even existence of sex
differences in the mean and variability of reasoning test scores (Jensen, 1998; Lynn, 1994 …
differences in the mean and variability of reasoning test scores (Jensen, 1998; Lynn, 1994 …
Sex differences in means and variability on the progressive matrices in university students: A meta‐analysis
A meta‐analysis is presented of 22 studies of sex differences in university students of means
and variances on the Progressive Matrices. The results disconfirm the frequent assertion that …
and variances on the Progressive Matrices. The results disconfirm the frequent assertion that …
The relation between fluid intelligence and the general factor as a function of cultural background: A test of Cattell's Investment theory
AV Kvist, JE Gustafsson - Intelligence, 2008 - Elsevier
According to Cattell's [Cattell, RB (1987). Intelligence: Its structure, growth and action. New
York: North-Holland.] Investment theory individual differences in acquisition of knowledge …
York: North-Holland.] Investment theory individual differences in acquisition of knowledge …
Enhanced visual processing contributes to matrix reasoning in autism
I Soulières, M Dawson, F Samson… - Human brain …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Recent behavioral investigations have revealed that autistics perform more proficiently on
Raven's Standard Progressive Matrices (RSPM) than would be predicted by their Wechsler …
Raven's Standard Progressive Matrices (RSPM) than would be predicted by their Wechsler …
Graph lesion-deficit map** of fluid intelligence
Fluid intelligence is arguably the defining feature of human cognition. Yet the nature of its
relationship with the brain remains a contentious topic. Influential proposals drawing …
relationship with the brain remains a contentious topic. Influential proposals drawing …
How working memory capacity affects problem solving
Working memory capacity (WMC) is important for many cognitive processes including
problem solving. This chapter compiles the current literature regarding WMC and problem …
problem solving. This chapter compiles the current literature regarding WMC and problem …