The "rod and fran test": Relationship priming influences cognitive-perceptual performance

Authors: Baldwin, M.W., Bagust, J., Docherty, S., Browman, A.S. and Jackson, J.C.

Journal: Journal of Social Psychology

Volume: 154

Issue: 5

Pages: 441-446

eISSN: 1940-1183

ISSN: 0022-4545

DOI: 10.1080/00224545.2014.933159

Abstract:

We theorized that interpersonal relationships can provide structures for experience. In particular, we tested whether primes of same-sex versus mixed-sex relationships could foster cognitive-perceptual processing styles known to be associated with independence versus interdependence respectively. Seventy-two participants visualized either a same-sex or other-sex relationship partner and then performed two measures of cognitive-perceptual style. On a computerized Rod and Frame Test, individuals were more field-dependent after visualizing a mixed-sex versus same-sex relationship partner. On a measure involving perceptions of group behavior, participants demonstrated more holistic/contextually based perception after being primed with a female versus male relationship partner. These findings support the hypothesis that activated cognitive structures representing interpersonal relationships can shape individuals cognitive-perceptual performance. Copyright © 2014 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

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The "Rod and Fran Test": relationship priming influences cognitive-perceptual performance.

Authors: Baldwin, M.W., Bagust, J., Docherty, S., Browman, A.S. and Jackson, J.C.

Journal: J Soc Psychol

Volume: 154

Issue: 5

Pages: 441-446

ISSN: 0022-4545

DOI: 10.1080/00224545.2014.933159

Abstract:

We theorized that interpersonal relationships can provide structures for experience. In particular, we tested whether primes of same-sex versus mixed-sex relationships could foster cognitive-perceptual processing styles known to be associated with independence versus interdependence respectively. Seventy-two participants visualized either a same-sex or other-sex relationship partner and then performed two measures of cognitive-perceptual style. On a computerized Rod and Frame Test, individuals were more field-dependent after visualizing a mixed-sex versus same-sex relationship partner. On a measure involving perceptions of group behavior, participants demonstrated more holistic/contextually based perception after being primed with a female versus male relationship partner. These findings support the hypothesis that activated cognitive structures representing interpersonal relationships can shape individuals' cognitive-perceptual performance.

Source: PubMed

The "Rod and Fran Test": Relationship Priming Influences Cognitive-Perceptual Performance

Authors: Baldwin, M.W., Bagust, J., Docherty, S., Browman, A.S. and Jackson, J.C.

Journal: JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Volume: 154

Issue: 5

Pages: 441-446

eISSN: 1940-1183

ISSN: 0022-4545

DOI: 10.1080/00224545.2014.933159

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The "Rod and Fran Test": relationship priming influences cognitive-perceptual performance.

Authors: Baldwin, M.W., Bagust, J., Docherty, S., Browman, A.S. and Jackson, J.C.

Journal: The Journal of social psychology

Volume: 154

Issue: 5

Pages: 441-446

eISSN: 1940-1183

ISSN: 0022-4545

DOI: 10.1080/00224545.2014.933159

Abstract:

We theorized that interpersonal relationships can provide structures for experience. In particular, we tested whether primes of same-sex versus mixed-sex relationships could foster cognitive-perceptual processing styles known to be associated with independence versus interdependence respectively. Seventy-two participants visualized either a same-sex or other-sex relationship partner and then performed two measures of cognitive-perceptual style. On a computerized Rod and Frame Test, individuals were more field-dependent after visualizing a mixed-sex versus same-sex relationship partner. On a measure involving perceptions of group behavior, participants demonstrated more holistic/contextually based perception after being primed with a female versus male relationship partner. These findings support the hypothesis that activated cognitive structures representing interpersonal relationships can shape individuals' cognitive-perceptual performance.

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