Cognitive Asymmetry and Occupation. Computer Programmers, Students, and Bank Personnel. Part 1 and Part 2

Abstract

System analysts and computer programmers of a university computer center performed better on visuospatial tasks usually attributed to the right cerebral hemisphere. By contrast, subjects from a human resources department of a bank performed better on verbal/sequential tasks associated with the left hemisphere. The cognitive profile was significantly different although the overall performance was not different between the groups. In a second study with an intermediate computer class, there was a significant correlation between the cognitive profile favoring visuospatial skills and scores on computer projects in which the students used their own ingenuity. There was no correlation with scores that depended on class notes or with scores on examinations. These results suggest that knowing the cognitive profile may be important in determining success in certain occupations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA147125

Entities

People

  • H. W. Gordon
  • K. Kronz

Organizations

  • University of Pittsburgh

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Applied Psychology
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Cognition
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Science
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Information Science
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Psychology
  • Schools
  • Standards
  • Students
  • Systems Engineering
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.