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Reflection-impulsivity and level of maturity.

K Paulsen

    The Journal of Psychology
    |May 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Scores on the Matching Familiar Figures Test (MFF) correlate with maturity. MFF errors and latency reflect impulsivity, while errors, age, and neurological signs indicate physiological maturity in latency-aged boys.

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    Area of Science:

    • Developmental Psychology
    • Neuropsychology
    • Child Psychiatry

    Background:

    • The Matching Familiar Figures Test (MFF) assesses cognitive tempo, specifically reflection-impulsivity.
    • Maturity and neurological factors may influence performance on cognitive tasks like the MFF.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between Matching Familiar Figures Test (MFF) scores and maturity levels in latency-aged boys.
    • To explore the influence of physiological maturity and neurological signs on MFF performance.

    Main Methods:

    • Administered the MFF, gross motor coordination test, and assessed for soft neurological signs in 76 latency-aged boys.
    • Collected data on age, IQ, reading scores, behavior problems, activity, and impulsivity.
    • Performed factor analysis on the collected data.

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    Main Results:

    • Factor analysis identified two key factors. Factor IV linked MFF errors and latency, supporting the reflection-impulsivity construct.
    • Factor II comprised MFF errors, age, soft neurological signs, and gross motor coordination, suggesting a link to physiological maturity.

    Conclusions:

    • MFF performance, particularly errors, is influenced by physiological maturity and neurological status in latency-aged boys.
    • The findings support the reflection-impulsivity construct while highlighting the role of developmental factors in cognitive tempo.