Theory of Mental Models and Reasoning

The theory of mental models, as explained by psychologist Philip Johnson-Lared, delves into the human ability to reason. Mental models provide a framework for understanding how we process information and make deductions. According to Johnson-Lared, mental models require working memory, which is limited and varies between individuals. The complexity of reasoning puzzles depends on the number of mental models needed, with some individuals reasoning better than others due to varying working memory capacities.