Graduation Year
2005
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
M.A.
Degree Granting Department
Psychology
Major Professor
Michael D. Coovert, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Carnot E. Nelson, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Doug Rohrer, Ph.D.
Keywords
behavioral ratings, expert ratings, collaboration, problem-solving, MANCOVA, mental models, Delphi technique, intelligence
Abstract
This study attempts to increase critical thinking among teams by making them cognizant of seven critical thinking dimensions. Forty three-person teams of undergraduates worked together on a complex decision-making task. Each team received training in and was asked to ensure their group exhibited the characteristics of cognitive skills, affective dispositions, both of these or neither. Critical thinking was assessed using self-report, behavioral observation rating, and expert outcome analysis. The findings suggest training in affective dispositions increases the exhibition of at least one dimensions of critical thinking. A behavioral measurement is presented and evaluated with respect to established critical thinking methods.
Scholar Commons Citation
Willis, Timothy John, "Affective Dispositions and Cognitive Skills in Critical Thinking: Implications for Measurement, Training, and Team Performance" (2004). USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/etd/1304
