Statistical learning as an individual ability: Theoretical perspectives and empirical evidence.

Abstract:

•We provide a theoretical discussion and analysis of SL as an individual capacity.•We show that SL, when measured by appropriate tasks, is a reliable and stable capacity of an individual.•We show that SL is not nested within higher-order cognitive capacities.•We show that SL is a componential rather than unified ability.•We discuss the power of within-subject studies in investigating individual differences in SL.