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Peer reviewedMacPherson, Randall T. – Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 1998
Cognitive technical skills assessments, the Group Embedded Figures Test, Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking assessment, and a problem-solving inventory were completed by 15 maintenance technicians. Near-transfer problem-solving skills were predicted by cognitive ability, years of experience, and critical thinking. Field dependence/independence and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Style, Paraprofessional Personnel, Problem Solving
