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Hypothesis Testing as a Function of an Individual's Cognitive Style.
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Davis, J. Kent – 1974
The influence of an individual's cognitive style on hypothesis testing behavior was investigated. Thirty analytic and 30 global subjects each solved 24, 16-trial problems with intermittent reinforcement, i.e., E said "right" or "wrong" after every fifth response. Results indicated that the analytic subjects solved more problems…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Cognitive Tests, Feedback