The ability to think logically and solve novel problems independent of acquired knowledge, involving pattern recognition, abstract thinking, and problem-solving with unfamiliar information.
Example: Solving logic puzzles, completing matrix reasoning tasks, or figuring out patterns in sequences without relying on previously learned facts or procedures.
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