Field Dependence/Independence and the Identification of Gifted Students.

Young, E. Rosa; Fouts, Jeffrey T.

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ERIC Number: EJ465386

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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Field Dependence/Independence and the Identification of Gifted Students.

Young, E. Rosa; Fouts, Jeffrey T.

Journal for the Education of the Gifted, v16 n3 p299-310 Spr 1993

Comparison of field-dependent/independent cognitive style of 150 second and third graders (either selected for gifted services, nominated but not selected, or not nominated) found that a field-independent (analytical) cognitive style enhanced the prospect of being selected for gifted services. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Cognitive Style, Eligibility, Evaluation Methods, Field Dependence Independence, Primary Education, Student Evaluation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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