Cognitive capacity for abstract reasoning, pattern recognition, and problem-solving with novel information, independent of cultural knowledge or previous learning experiences.
Example: Performance on matrix reasoning tasks, where people must identify patterns and complete sequences using logical thinking rather than learned knowledge or cultural information.
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