The Effect of Individual Differences in Cognitive Style and Motives in Solving Insight Problems.

Martinsen, Oyvind

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Publication Date: 1994

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The Effect of Individual Differences in Cognitive Style and Motives in Solving Insight Problems.

Martinsen, Oyvind

Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, v38 n2 p83-96 1994

The relationship between cognitive style, achievement motives, and problem solving performance was investigated in two studies involving a total of 362 Norwegian high school students solving insight problems. Findings support the hypothesis of optimal motivation of Atkinson (1980). (SLD)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Need, Cognitive Style, Foreign Countries, High School Students, High Schools, Individual Differences, Problem Solving, Student Motivation

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Norway

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