Upsides and Downsides of Gesturing in Problem Solving
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Research has shown that gesturing can serve to both clarify our thinking and improve our working memory. Working memory capacity (WMC) is widely considered to be a contributing factor in a number of higher order cognitions, including problem solving. The current study investigated the influence of individual differences in WMC, the number of moves required for solution, and the ability to gesture during solution of the Tower of Hanoi. The results show a complex relationship between WMC, problem size and the ability to gesture, and that there are both upsides and downsides to gesturing while problem solving.
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