The core issue of our target article concerns how relational
complexity should be assessed. We propose that assessments must
be based on actual cognitive processes used in performing each step
of a task. Complexity comparisons are important for the orderly
interpretation of research findings. The links between relational
complexity theory and several other formulations, as well as its
implications for neural functioning, connectionist models, the roles
of knowledge, and individual and developmental differences, are
considered.
