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This investigation assessed the relation between the abilities to organize and articulate ambiguous stimuli and the global-analytic continuum of cognitive style postulated by Witkin in his theory of psychological differentiation (Witkin et al, 1962). Thirty-five Ss served in the study. Cognitive style was measured by the rod and frame test; the Obscure Figures Test (OFT) was used to measure organizing or structuring ability. Articulation was operationally defined in terms of memory for the OFT figures as indexed by recognition and identification measures. Consistent with predictions from Witkin’s theory, significant correlations were obtained between cognitive style and the abilities of organization and articulation.
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Moore, S.F., Gleser, G.C. & Warm, J.S. Cognitive style in the organization and articulation of ambiguous stimuli. Psychon Sci 21, 243–244 (1970). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03332465
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