Cognitive Processes in the Reflective-Impulsive Cognitive Style

Abstract

In this study, the authors improved the understanding of the cognitive processes underlying the reflective-impulsive cognitive style (RI), which was initially measured by J. Kagan, B. L. Rosman, D. Day, J. Albert, and W. Phillips (1964) on the Matching Familiar Figures Test (MFFT). The authors determined the relationships between the RI style and the cognitive factors, which would be likely to explain different MFFT solving modes-field dependence or independence as a cognitive style, the g factor, the spatial factor, and a metacognitive control index, which the authors developed for this study. The hypotheses were largely based on various studies (J. P. Ancillotti, 1984, 1985; J. Kagan, B. L. Rosman, D. Day, J. Albert, & W. Phillips, 1964; T. Zelniker & W. E. Jeffrey, 1976; T. Zelniker, A. Renan, I. Sorer, & Y. Shavit, 1977). The results are presented separately for each of four groups: (a) reflective individuals, who implement an analytic process and are cognitively mature; (b) impulsive individuals, who use a holistic process and are cognitively immature; (c) fast-accurate individuals, who are capable of implementing both analytic and holistic processes and exhibit cognitive maturity; and (d) slow-inaccurate individuals, who exhibit good metacognitive control but have trouble implementing both types of processing.

Field Dependence/Independence, Impulsivity/Reflectivity, Gender, and Cloze Test Performance of Iranian EFL Learners: A Study of Relations

“…Considering the relationship between field dependence/independence and impulsivity/reflectivity, it was found that field independent students were more reflective and filed dependent students were more impulsive.This is in line with findings of Campbell and Douglas (1972) and Rozencwajg and Corroyer (2005). Findings also confirmed the studies of (Feij, 1976;Loo & Townsend 1977;Massari,1975), indicating a significant positive relationship between field independent learners and their reflectiveness.…”

“…Gargiulo (1982) also found a significant positive relationship between field independency and reflectivity. In another study, Rozencwajg and Corroyer (2005) found that fast-accurate individuals achievedthe highest scoreson the GEFT, and reflective individuals (slow-accurate) achieved higher scores than impulsive learners (fast-inaccurate).…”

“…Rozencwajgand Corroyer (2005) studied the relationship between field dependence/independence and impulsivity/reflectivity. Theymentioned that field dependent individuals and impulsive individuals both use a holistic, global processing mode and field independent individuals and reflective individuals both use an analytic processing mode, thereforeit would be difficult to differentiate the two cognitive styles.…”

Metakognisi Calon Guru Yang Bergaya Kognitif Reflektif Dan Bergaya Kognitif Impulsif Dalam Memecahkan Masalah Matematika

“…Berikutnya subjek dapat melaksanakan rencana dan merumuskan jawaban dengan baik. Hal ini sesuai dengan pendapat Ancilotti (Rozencwajk dan Corroyer, 2005) yang menemukan bahwa anak yang reflektif cenderung memproses secara analitik.…”

“…Rumusan jawaban yang tepat dapat dibuat berdasarkan pada interpretasi hasil perhitungan dengan hati-hati sebelum mengambil keputusan, dan kemudian subjek memantapkan keyakinannya. Hal ini sesuai dengan pendapat Rozencwajk dan Corroyer (2005), yang mengatakan bahwa anak yang reflektif memperhatikan semua kemungkinan pilihan dengan hati-hati sebelum mengambil keputusan.…”