A technique designed to provide an idiosyncratic representation of a client's personal socialization experiences and reanalysis of these experiences from social-learning-theory perspective reveals interconnectedness of cognitions, feelings, and actions that contribute to the client's self-image. A case study illustrating the use of…

This study examined the predictive validity of the Developing Cognitive Abilities Test (DCAT), a test similar in form to traditional intelligence tests but developed along a format that included both a cognitive taxonomy and content areas. Students in fourth through twelfth grades were administered the DCAT and the Achievement Series Test.…

Early differences in cognitive motivation (quest for knowledge) may differentiate gifted from nongifted children. Situation-specific and activity-oriented measures of cognitive motivation are described, and evidence is presented showing the effectiveness of a measurement of reaction to congruent and incongruent figures in the identification of…

Children entering public school in an English industrial urban area were identified for inappropriate learning behavior on the Guide to the Child's Learning Skills. A follow-up of the subjects at age 7 shows that progress in basic skills is strongly associated with pupils' learning styles. (Author/CH)

The purpose of this paper is to propose a general multicomponent latent trait model (LTM) for response processes. It combines the linear logistic LTM with the multicomponent LTM. Joint maximum likelihood estimators are presented for parameters of the general multicomponent LTM and an application to cognitive test items is described. (Author/BW)

Ten fourth and fifth grade teachers, after two training workshops, led discussions of critical thinking with groups of six children from their own classes. Audiotape analysis revealed differences in teacher and pupil participation before and after the training. Results and implications for teaching thinking skills are presented. (Author/MT)

This paper reports the analysis of the results from a pilot effort to create and use a battery of instruments based on INTASC principles indicators of teacher dispositions. The original conception of the battery was designed on the taxonomy of increasing levels of inference. This means that the intent to measure included multiple instruments in…

The study results revealed a typical KTSA symbol pattern" for the criminals supporting the usefulness of the test for discriminative purposes. The outstanding features observed for the criminal group were a predominance of repetitive tendency and a concrete mode of thinking. A possible interpretation of the findings was offered. (Author)

Presents the procedures, results, and conclusions of a study designed to determine if, among other things, an Inquiry program would have a continued effect on children's behavior after the novelty of the situation had passed. (LC)

A study involving 233 junior and senior high school students pointed out the advantages of using conceptual level (CL) to identify gifted students (such as ease of administration and congruence with goals of gifted programs). CL was able to accurately differentiate students currently identified as gifted and nongifted. (CL)

The California Psychological Inventory (CPI), the Slosson Intelligence Test (SIT), and the Shipley-Institute of Living Scale (SILS) were administered to undergraduates. The Intellectual Efficiency scale scores were correlated .52 with the SIT scores and .39 with the SILS scores. The SIT and SILS were correlated .49. (Author/GK)

In this interview, Al Canfield relates his professional experiences; defines "characteristic treatment intervention"; summarizes research about learning styles and their assessment and its implications for instruction; answers criticisms about learning styles research; considers the desirability of changing a student's learning style;…

The relationship between cognitive restructuring and perception of the upright (tests of which may be used to measure field dependence-independence [FDI]) was investigated. Data analysis of 34 tests administered to high school seniors, including 12 measures of FDI, resulted in five dimensions, including two associated with FDI. (Author/AEF)

Describes the cognitive styles of 70 hyperactive adults and 42 matched controls as part of a followup study. (CM)