Discusses a common misconception in the area of electric circuits at the level of introductory college physics. The data, collected from clinical interviews, shed light on the cognitive sources of misconception. Also discusses some implications for laboratory approaches used in science courses. (Author/SK)

A sample of White adults was tested to determine daydreaming propensity as influenced by interrelated demographic variables. Also reports the effects demographic variables had on mental activity related to daydreaming, such as attention, boredom, and curiosity. (JAC)

Ned Herrmann is interviewed regarding his latest theories on "applied creativity" and the design and delivery of "whole brain learning." He discusses the roles of the brain's two hemispheres, the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument, the importance of brain dominance to trainers, and the link between creativity and productivity.…

An explanation is given of the three cognitive style dimensions and the instruments that are useful in determining students' learning style. Special emphasis is on application to instruction in biology. (SA)

The Learning Style Inventory (LSI) measures an individual student's learning style and preference for physical learning environment. LSI scores for 321 students in grades 3, 6, and 7 were correlated to their self-concept scores. Eight LSI variables discriminated significantly between subjects with high and low self-concepts. (SJL)

The results of this study indicate that there were significant differences in the social behaviors of field dependent and independent students in a personalized system of instruction course. Since students did not differ in achievement, this suggests that social behavior may be one way students adapt to various instructional settings. (SK)

Reports on research to determine the cognitive style of reference librarians on the field dependence/field independence dimension and to relate cognitive style to personal and professional variables such as role perception, library affiliation, and undergraduate major. Included are two figures, one data table, and a reference list. (Author/JL)

Analyzed the Matching Familiar Figures Test, which has been employed by researchers to determine conceptual tempo, for potential use as a tool for the clinician. Discusses the psychological factors inherent in impulsivity. Suggests the primary deficits are a lack of norms as well as an alternate form. (Author)

Marital therapy couples (N=47) completed inventories measuring unrealistic beliefs about self and unrealistic beliefs about marital relationships. Results indicated unrealistic beliefs were negatively associated with: estimated chance for improvement in therapy, desire to improve the relationship, preference for marital versus individually…

Adult students, it is suggested, are not adequately prepared to plan their education and relate it to the assessment of prior learning. Educational goal clarification enhances a student's ability to participate actively in educational planning and to integrate prior learning into the total plan. (Author/MLW)

The purpose of this study was to identify potential sources of individual and group differences affecting formal thought, and to examine the relationship between the performance of college students on a specific formal operational task and their performance on other cognitive measures identified as possible sources of individual differences. (MK)

Investigated the relationship between eye movements of third grade children as they watched segments of the "Electric Company" television program, and personal characteristics of field independence/dependence and reading skill. Tables of data and extensive references are included. (Author/BK)

The task implementation sequence (TIS), a major refinement of task-centered casework, is a powerful technique for accelerating therapeutic change by removing barriers before they arise. The cognitive approach, which has particular promise in surmounting psychological barriers, has been highlighted and illustrated with a case vignette. (Author)

The role of bilingualism in reading difficulties is explored in the areas of: categories and variations in bilingualism; misinterpretation of standardized reading test results; and diagnostic-prescriptive issues. Particular case studies are presented. (JN)

For 20 dental students the relationships of field dependency, scores on the dental admissions test, grades in technique courses, and time and error scores on mirror-tracing tests were studied. Preliminary results indicate that study of the perceptual-cognitive styles of dental students may have utility in counseling and admissions. (Author/SJL)