الأساليب المعرفية و علاقتها بحل المشكلات لدى طلبة المرحلة الثانوية في لواء قصبة الكرك

Abstract EN

This study aimed at identifying the cognitive styles and their relation to problem solving within high school students in Al-karak region.

The study sample consisted of (285) students during the academic year (2018/2019), from the scientific and literary branch.

A descriptive method and random stratified sample have been used.

To achieve the objectives of this study, three measurement were used: A Problem Solving Scale, (Tolerance-Intolerance for Ambiguity) Scale and (Reflective – Impulsivity) Scale were used to collect the needed data.

The reliability and validity for these scales have been verified.

The study ended with some results.

First: the level of problem solving within high school students was average.

Second: there are statistical significant differences in the level of problem solving in favor of cognitive style the tolerance for ambiguity.

Third: there are statistical significant differences in the level of problem solving in favor of reflective cognitive style.

The study recommended that teaching methods should be based on the student's favorite cognitive styles.