The moderating effect of prior knowledge on the relationship between intelligence and complex problem solving–Testing the Elshout-Raaheim hypothesis

JJ Weise, S Greiff, JR Sparfeldt - Intelligence, 2020 - Elsevier
Although the relation between intelligence and complex problem solving (CPS) has been
investigated repeatedly, the moderating effect of prior knowledge on this relation still …

Intelligence is cognitive flexibility: Why multilevel models of within-individual processes are needed to realise this

DP Birney, JF Beckmann - Journal of Intelligence, 2022 - mdpi.com
Despite substantial evidence for the link between an individual's intelligence and successful
life outcomes, questions about what defines intelligence have remained the focus of heated …

Intelligence in action–Effective strategic behaviors while solving complex problems

C Lotz, R Scherer, S Greiff, JR Sparfeldt - Intelligence, 2017 - Elsevier
Intelligence and complex problem solving (CPS) are two strongly overlapping constructs. In
contrast to conventional intelligence tests, CPS-assessments provide process data …

20 years of interactive tasks in large‐scale assessments: Process data as a way towards sustainable change?

M Stadler, L Brandl, S Greiff - Journal of Computer Assisted …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background Over the last 20 years, educational large‐scale assessments have undergone
dramatic changes moving away from simple paper‐pencil assessments to innovative …

Metacognitive confidence judgments and their link to complex problem solving

J Rudolph, C Niepel, S Greiff, F Goldhammer, S Kröner - Intelligence, 2017 - Elsevier
With the aim to better understand the nature of complex problem solving (CPS), we
investigated the link between confidence judgments, which represent a major constituent of …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of cognitive abilities and prior knowledge on complex problem solving performance–Empirical results and a plea for ecologically valid microworlds

HM Süß, A Kretzschmar - Frontiers in psychology, 2018 - frontiersin.org
The original aim of complex problem solving (CPS) research was to bring the cognitive
demands of complex real-life problems into the lab in order to investigate problem solving …

First among equals: Log data indicates ability differences despite equal scores

M Stadler, S Hofer, S Greiff - Computers in Human Behavior, 2020 - Elsevier
Analyzing test-taking behavior allows researchers to investigate the steps and actions
resulting in the specific test outcome. The underlying assumption is that test-taking behavior …

Focusing on eigendynamic effects promotes students' performance in complex problem solving: A log-file analysis of strategic behavior

JJ Weise, S Greiff, JR Sparfeldt - Computers & Education, 2022 - Elsevier
Human beings are frequently confronted with complex systems that change dynamically
over time. Correspondingly, so called eigendynamic effects are an important feature in …

[HTML][HTML] Beyond psychometrics: the difference between difficult problem solving and complex problem solving

JF Beckmann, DP Birney, N Goode - Frontiers in psychology, 2017 - frontiersin.org
In this paper we argue that a synthesis of findings across the various sub-areas of research
in complex problem solving and consequently progress in theory building is hampered by …

The fight against infectious diseases: The essential role of higher-order thinking and problem-solving

J Gottschling, F Krieger, S Greiff - Journal of Intelligence, 2022 - mdpi.com
The development of a vaccine marks a breakthrough in the fight against infectious diseases.
However, to eradicate highly infectious diseases globally, the immunization of large parts of …