Cognitive Styles in the Development of Medical Careers.

Goodenough, Donald R.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ200903

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1979-Jun

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Cognitive Styles in the Development of Medical Careers.

Goodenough, Donald R.; And Others

Journal of Vocational Behavior, v14 n3 p241-351 Jun 1979

Recent research has shown that academic choice and achievement may be partly a function of the student's standing on the field dependence/independence cognitive style dimension. The results of two longitudinal studies suggest that information about field dependence/independence may be of value for student guidance in the medical setting. (Author)

Descriptors: Achievement, Cognitive Style, Guidance Objectives, Higher Education, Medical Students, Research Projects, Undergraduate Students

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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