1. Field Independence and Central Computing Space.
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Case, Robbie and Globerson, Tamar
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FIELD dependence (Psychology) ,JUNGIAN psychology ,NEUROPSYCHOLOGY ,HYPOTHESIS ,FACTOR analysis ,CHILD psychology - Abstract
According to Pascual-Leone, an important component of field independence and/or analytic intelligence is the tendency to use a large central computing space in approaching a cognitive task. The present study provided a preliminary test of this hypothesis. 7 tests were administered to 43 8-year-olds: 4 analytic field measures, 2 measures of central computing space, and 1 attention-concentration item with a high demand for central computing space. When submitted to factor analysis, the correlation matrix revealed essentially the pattern predicted on the basis of Pascual-Leone's model: 2 distinct yet substantially correlated factors emerged, with the first 4 measures showing significant loadings only on the first factor, and the last 3 measures showing significant loadings only on the second. The results were interpreted as providing preliminary support for Pascual-Leone's position, and as suggesting implications for research in cognitive development, education, and neuropsychology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 1974
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