Table 7.
Hierarchical linear model analyses to examine the interaction between working memory + cognitive flexibility composite scores and task conflict for children’s learning scores.
| Variable | B (SE) | t | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM + CF composite | .03 (.03) | 0.87 | .38 |
| IC score | .003 (.002) | 1.16 | .25 |
| No conflicting prior knowledge | −.27 (.04) | −7.68 | <.001 |
| Conflicting prior knowledge | −.26 (.04) | −7.22 | <.001 |
| Age in months | −.004 (.01) | −0.46 | .64 |
| SB Verbal IQ | .02 (.01) | 1.96 | .06 |
| Prior knowledge score | .47 (.10) | 4.91 | <.001 |
| WM + CF Composite × No Conflicting Prior Knowledge | .004 (.04) | 0.09 | .93 |
| WM + CF Composite × Conflicting Prior Knowledge | .12 (.04) | 2.95 | .003 |
Note. N = 54. EF = executive function. WM + CF = working memory + cognitive flexibility. IC = inhibitory control. SB Verbal IQ = Stanford–Binet Intelligence Scale, Verbal subtest.