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Peer reviewedSaracho, Olivia N. – Early Child Development and Care, 1989
Assessed cognitive styles of 300 children aged 3-5 years and explored social factors in children's play based on their cognitive style. Field dependent children engaged more often in activities with others and with concrete objects, while field independent children were more involved in restructuring the environment. (RJC)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Field Dependence Independence, Individual Differences, Play
Peer reviewedSaracho, Olivia N. – Early Child Development and Care, 1989
A literature review describes several dimensions of cognitive styles in an effort to illustrate individual stylistic differences. Discusses the field dependence-independence dimension, taking into account age, sex, and cultural differences. Suggests that cognitive style theory needs to be structured in a broader theoretical framework. (NH)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Children, Cognitive Style, Cultural Differences
