The dimensional structure of the need for cognitive closure scale: Relationships with 'seizing' and 'freezing' process

Article Abstract:

Conflicting theoretical accounts portray need for cognitive closure and its measurement tool either as a unidimensional construct or as combining two separate dimensions that independently tap cognitive processes of freezing and seizing. A study is presented which tested structural equation models representing these two perspectives and the result supported a two-factor structure, but the two dimensions, at least as operationalized here, did not map differentially onto seizing and freezing.

Cognitive psychology, Conflict (Psychology), Psychological conflict

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Volitional shielding of the self: effects of action orientation and external demands on implicit self-evaluation.

Article Abstract:

Two studies that examined whether volitional resources can shield implicit self-evaluation against the autonomy-undermining influence of external demands are presented. The research concluded that shielding effects of action orientation occurred only for autonomy-related implicit self-evaluation, but not for implicit self-evaluations that related to conference or interpersonal relatedness.

Case studies, Self-evaluation, Self evaluation

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The implicit association test's D measure can minimize a cognitive skill confound: Comment on McFarland and Crouch (2002)

Article Abstract:

McFarland and Crouch (2002) reported substantial positive correlations between the Implicit Association Test (IAT) and response speed; and between IATs assessing racism or self-esteem and ostensibly unrelated control IATs. Using an IAT measure in millisecond-difference score format, they concluded that IAT was confounded with general cognitive ability.

United States, Science & research, Research, Cognitive tests, McFarland, Sam G., Crouch, Zachary

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