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Locus of Control, Field Dependence-Independence as Factors in Learning and Memory.
Piotrowski, Chris – 1984
The focus of research on cognitive processes has shifted toward an examination of the relationship between memory and interindividual differences of personality. A review of the research on two such personality traits (i.e., locus of control and field dependence-independence) shows that studies of locus of control as a factor in learning and…
Descriptors: Field Dependence Independence, Individual Differences, Learning Processes, Literature Reviews
An Information Processing View of Field Dependence-Independence.
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Kent-Davis, J.; Cochran, Kathryn F. – Early Child Development and Care, 1989
Summarizes relevant aspects of the theory of field dependence. Topics discussed include stages of information processing, developmental issues and implications, and future directions for research. (RJC)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attention, Developmental Stages, Encoding (Psychology)
An Information Processing View of Field Dependence-Independence.
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Davis, J. Kent; Cochran, Kathryn F. – Early Child Development and Care, 1989
Discusses field dependence-independence from an information processing perspective. Topics discussed include field dependence theory, stages of information processing, developmental issues and implications, and future directions. The information reviewed indicates that field-independent individuals are more efficient than field-dependent…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Children, Cognitive Development, Encoding (Psychology)
Learner Differences for Affecting Schemata for Thematic Maps.
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Rittschof, Kent A.; Griffin, Marlynn M.; Custer, Wendy L. – International Journal of Instructional Media, 1998
Describes a study that examined five influences on college students' schemata to determine what affected their ability to make effective use of instructional thematic maps. Topics include use of the Group Embedded Figures Test to determine field dependence/independence; sex differences; student preferences for data representation types; and…
Descriptors: Field Dependence Independence, Higher Education, Learning Processes, Learning Strategies
Room for Scientific Thought?
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Johnstone, A. H.; Al-Naeme, F. F. – International Journal of Science Education, 1991
The idea of potential and usable processing space is explored, and consequent teaching strategies are discussed. Simultaneous studies of the effect of working memory space and field-dependence on science performance at secondary and tertiary levels are reviewed. How students filter out "signal" from "noise" during various…
Descriptors: Field Dependence Independence, Higher Education, Learning Processes, Lecture Method
Deficits in Problem Solving of Learning Disabled Children: A Cognitive Learning Style Approach.
Kotze, J. M. A. – 1986
Difficulties facing learning disabled (LD) students in problem solving are reviewed and an approach is proposed to help them make better use of the learning strategies available to them. A cognitive learning style approach to LD students is introduced, followed by an analysis of problem solving and the stages of information processing (attention,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Conceptual Tempo, Elementary Secondary Education
The Role of Cognitive Factors in Chemistry Achievement.
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Chandran, Sarath; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1987
Discusses a study that examined the role of four cognitive factors (formal reasoning ability, prior knowledge, field dependence/independence, and memory capacity) on achievement in chemistry as measured by tests of lab application, chemical calculations, and content knowledge. Reports the significance of prior knowledge and formal reasoning…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Chemistry, Cognitive Processes