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The functional role of imagery in linear syllogistic reasoning has not yet been convincingly established. Shortcomings of previous theories and research are discussed. A conceptual analysis of the imagery position leads to the differentiation of modality-specific, analogical-representational, and process perspectives. To obtain evidence relevant to the first and third of these perspectives, a Stroop-type interference paradigm was used in combination with self-paced successive presentation of task components (premises and question of linear syllogisms). Effects of interference information and task components upon response time were consistent with the process reconceptualization of the imagery position.
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Fuchs, A., Goschke, T. & Gude, D. On the role of imagery in linear syllogistic reasoning. Psychol. Res 50, 43–49 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00309409
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