The Role of Extraversion & Intraversion on the Performance of an Abstract Reasoning Task

This research compares the performance of a group of extraverts to a group of intraverts on a cognitive reasoning task. According to the theory of Hans J. Eysenck, one would expect that the intraverts would perform better than the extraverts on a task of massed reasoning. On the basis of scores on t...

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Main Author: Farley, Clarkie
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spelling ndltd-WKU-oai-digitalcommons.wku.edu-theses-33262019-10-15T04:44:45Z The Role of Extraversion & Intraversion on the Performance of an Abstract Reasoning Task Farley, Clarkie This research compares the performance of a group of extraverts to a group of intraverts on a cognitive reasoning task. According to the theory of Hans J. Eysenck, one would expect that the intraverts would perform better than the extraverts on a task of massed reasoning. On the basis of scores on the Eysenck Personality Inventory and the Otis Lennon Mental Ability Test, a sample of 72 Ss were drawn from two undergraduate classes, Principles of Applied Learning and Human Development, at Western Kentucky University. Only Ss with extreme scores on the Extraversion scale E were selected, with each extravert and intravert being matched according to I.Q. Those Ss with high Neuroticism scores (N) were eliminated. After selection, the Ss were administered an abstract reasoning test. A comparison of the performance of the two groups revealed no significant differences. 1972-06-01T07:00:00Z text application/pdf https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2323 https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3326&context=theses Masters Theses & Specialist Projects TopSCHOLAR® Cognitive Psychology Experimental Analysis of Behavior Personality and Social Contexts Psychology Social and Behavioral Sciences
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topic Cognitive Psychology
Experimental Analysis of Behavior
Personality and Social Contexts
Psychology
Social and Behavioral Sciences
spellingShingle Cognitive Psychology
Experimental Analysis of Behavior
Personality and Social Contexts
Psychology
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Farley, Clarkie
The Role of Extraversion & Intraversion on the Performance of an Abstract Reasoning Task
description This research compares the performance of a group of extraverts to a group of intraverts on a cognitive reasoning task. According to the theory of Hans J. Eysenck, one would expect that the intraverts would perform better than the extraverts on a task of massed reasoning. On the basis of scores on the Eysenck Personality Inventory and the Otis Lennon Mental Ability Test, a sample of 72 Ss were drawn from two undergraduate classes, Principles of Applied Learning and Human Development, at Western Kentucky University. Only Ss with extreme scores on the Extraversion scale E were selected, with each extravert and intravert being matched according to I.Q. Those Ss with high Neuroticism scores (N) were eliminated. After selection, the Ss were administered an abstract reasoning test. A comparison of the performance of the two groups revealed no significant differences.
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title The Role of Extraversion & Intraversion on the Performance of an Abstract Reasoning Task
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title_fullStr The Role of Extraversion & Intraversion on the Performance of an Abstract Reasoning Task
title_full_unstemmed The Role of Extraversion & Intraversion on the Performance of an Abstract Reasoning Task
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