THE STUDY OF COGNITIVE STYLE IN FOREIGN RESEARCH: A PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS

Authors

  • Temur MARATOV

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.57033/mijournals-2026-7-0118

Keywords:

cognitive style, foreign research, individual differences, information, processing, analytic thinking, intuitive thinking, field dependence, psychological theory

Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the problem of cognitive 
style as studied in foreign psychological research. Cognitive style is defined as a 
stable individual difference in the way people perceive, process, organize, and utilize 
information. The aim of the study is to examine the evolution of cognitive style theory, 
identify major classifications, and analyze its role in psychological, educational, and 
organizational contexts. The paper reviews classical and modern approaches, including 
field dependence–independence, analytic–intuitive styles, and integrative models of 
cognitive processing. The analysis demonstrates that cognitive styles significantly 
influence learning strategies, decision-making processes, problem-solving approaches, 
and interpersonal behavior.

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Published

2026-05-05

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Vol. 2 No. 7 (2026)

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THE STUDY OF COGNITIVE STYLE IN FOREIGN RESEARCH: A PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS. (2026). The Journal of Interdisciplinary Human Studies, 2(7). https://doi.org/10.57033/mijournals-2026-7-0118