Ways of Thinking: the development and application of an instrument to measure dispositional thinking traits

Shane Costello

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    Abstract

    Cognitive style has been described as the ways one prefers to think, and is considered a dispositional trait. Drawing on the legacy of the psycholexicalmethod, the Ways of Thinking (WOT) instrument was developed to further our understanding of dispositional thinking. This paper will summarisethe development of the WOT from both quantitative (classical test theory and item response theory) and qualitative (phenomenological) perspectives. The final instrument uses a hierarchical structure of 21 lower order facets, subsumed by six higher order factors of Surgent, Creative, Control, Intuitive, Free, andScientificthinking. An alternative model of thinking typologies also provided evidence for Realistand Ideaistthinkers. Preliminary investigations into the relationships between thinking and personality, occupational interests, mental health, resilience, and wellbeing are presented.
    Original languageEnglish
    Number of pages1
    Publication statusPublished - 2017
    EventSociety for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Convention 2017 - San Antonio, United States of America
    Duration: 19 Jan 201721 Jan 2017

    Conference

    ConferenceSociety for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Convention 2017
    Abbreviated titleSPSP 2017
    Country/TerritoryUnited States of America
    CitySan Antonio
    Period19/01/1721/01/17

    Keywords

    • Cognitive style
    • Psychological assessment
    • Instrument development

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