Examined whether variability in cognitive and emotional reactions to binges accounts for recurrence of binge eating. Evaluated attributional, cognitive, and affective reactions to 2 successive binges among 50 nonpurging normal-weight female bingers. Analyses suggest that cognitive states evoked by particular events were better predictors of how…

A style is a preferred way of using one's abilities. People vary their styles to suit different tasks and situations. According to mental government theory, we organize ourselves according to certain government types. There are 13 styles under 5 categories: functions, forms, levels, scope, and leanings. Students receive more favorable evaluations…

Educators must change and design nursing education programs for the average student rather than an ideal, nonexistent student. Attention should be paid to student expectations, learning style preferences, and academic ability as the student population changes. (JOW)

Cognitive style constructs challenge learning theories or practices that presume a high degree of cognitive style similarity among adult learners. The cognitive style of field dependence/independence explains differences in adults' capacities for self-direction and indicates possible contradictions inherent in andragogical assumptions. (JOW)

Argues that the science curriculum of the future should attempt to link a working knowledge of science to the common aspects of everyday life. Shows how such an objective relates to the belief systems of individual students, which often vary from that of instructors. (HB)

Examines the effects of modified instruction and high ability fifth-grade students' use of metacognition on spelling achievement. Notes that the instruction was modified to match the visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic preferences of the group. Finds positive results. (RS)

Argues that, even though it may not be possible to change an individuals basic cognitive style, it may be possible to make the learning process more transparent. It is also suggested that strategy training can be useful, providing principles for such training, and practical suggestions for teacher training courses and classroom practices. (37…

To incorporate student learning style preferences successfully in instruction, teachers need to be aware of (1) the meaning of learning style, (2) the available instruments to measure learning style, (3) considerations in choosing an instrument, and (4) ways to incorporate students' learning styles into lesson planning. (Author)

Describes an in-class activity which determines and discusses individual preferences for learning structures. (SR)

Describes study of college students that was conducted to determine the effect on an information retrieval task of different ways of organizing users' knowledge. The effect of user characteristics on information interactions is discussed, and the note-taking instructions designed to generate different organizations of knowledge are explained. (20…

4MAT is an eight-step instructional cycle that capitalizes on individual learning styles and brain dominance processing preferences. The four major learners (imaginative, analytic, common sense, and dynamic) can use 4MAT to engage their whole brain. Learners use their most comfortable style while being challenged to function in less comfortable…

Counseling adult students with study problems involves not only presenting study techniques but also jointly developing strategies appropriate for students' learning styles and maintaining a nondirective approach that enables students to take control and gain confidence. (SK)

Describes how a North Carolina elementary school altered teaching methods to suit the varied learning styles of the students based on the results of a learning styles inventory. Discusses changes made based on students' perceptual preferences, time of day preferences, environmental preferences, and sociological preferences. Notes that discipline…

Describes a "moment of mutuality" between an instructor and three students for which the students' cognitive styles provide the backdrop. Discusses the mutual empowerment available to students interested in exploring the ramifications of their own cognitive types. (NH)

Presents a strategy for holistic facilitation based on the medicine wheel. Describes its application to the personal role of the facilitator, creation of an environment for holistic group process, and ways to work holistically through individual learning cycles and styles. (SK)