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Novel tool use does not depend on mechanical reasoning: evidence from apraxia
2026-05-18
Abstract excerpt
A hallmark of human intelligence is the ability to use tools. Yet the cognitive processes supporting this ability remain debated. One contemporary view holds that mechanical reasoning is central for tool use, especially in the case of tools with which we have no prior experience. However, previous support for the role of mechanical reasoning often relies on circular logic, wherein poor performance on novel tool-us...
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- bd681cfb-10d9-5214-bf45-162b03f0568a
- DOI
- 10.64898/2026.05.14.724638