Hypothesis Testing and Cognitive Style in Children
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| Title: | Hypothesis Testing and Cognitive Style in Children |
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| Authors: | Shapson, Stanley M. |
| Source: | Journal of Educational Psychology. Aug 77 69(4):452-463. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 1977 |
| Descriptors: | Cognitive Style, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Grade 3, Hypothesis Testing, Logical Thinking, Middle Class, Problem Solving, Student Improvement |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: | Childrens Embedded Figures Test |
| Abstract: | The relationship between cognitive style and hypothesis-testing behavior was studied in 46 third grade children. It was found that field independent children process information more efficiently and according to a perfect focusing model. Efforts to enhance the information processing of field dependent children were described. (GDC) |
| Entry Date: | 1978 |
| Accession Number: | EJ174724 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The relationship between cognitive style and hypothesis-testing behavior was studied in 46 third grade children. It was found that field independent children process information more efficiently and according to a perfect focusing model. Efforts to enhance the information processing of field dependent children were described. (GDC) |
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