TY - JOUR
T1 - Responses to Raven matrices
T2 - Governed by visual complexity and centrality
AU - de Winter, Joost C.F.
AU - Dodou, D.
AU - Eisma, Yke Bauke
PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - Raven matrices are widely considered a pure test of cognitive abilities. Previous research has examined the extent to which cognitive strategies are predictive of the number of correct responses to Raven items. This study examined whether response times can be explained directly from the centrality and visual complexity of the matrix cells (edge density and perceived complexity). A total of 159 participants completed a 12-item version of the Raven Advanced Progressive Matrices. In addition to item number (an index of item difficulty), the findings demonstrated a positive correlation between the visual complexity of Raven items and both the mean response time and the number of fixations on the matrix (a strong correlate of response time). Moreover, more centrally placed cells as well as more complex cells received more fixations. It is concluded that response times on Raven matrices are impacted by low-level stimulus attributes, namely, visual complexity and eccentricity.
AB - Raven matrices are widely considered a pure test of cognitive abilities. Previous research has examined the extent to which cognitive strategies are predictive of the number of correct responses to Raven items. This study examined whether response times can be explained directly from the centrality and visual complexity of the matrix cells (edge density and perceived complexity). A total of 159 participants completed a 12-item version of the Raven Advanced Progressive Matrices. In addition to item number (an index of item difficulty), the findings demonstrated a positive correlation between the visual complexity of Raven items and both the mean response time and the number of fixations on the matrix (a strong correlate of response time). Moreover, more centrally placed cells as well as more complex cells received more fixations. It is concluded that response times on Raven matrices are impacted by low-level stimulus attributes, namely, visual complexity and eccentricity.
KW - attention distribution
KW - eye tracking
KW - perception
KW - Raven Advanced Progressive Matrices
KW - visual complexity
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85162959576&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1177/03010066231178149
DO - 10.1177/03010066231178149
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85162959576
SN - 0301-0066
VL - 52
SP - 645
EP - 661
JO - Perception
JF - Perception
IS - 9
ER -