An exploratory study of the interaction of cognitive complexity, dogmatism, and repression-sensitization among...

Two hundred nineteen male and female college students returned questionnaire measures relating to cognitive complexity, dogmatism, and repression-sensitization. Analyses revealed very complex interactions among the variables. Highly dogmatic repressors were low in cognitive complexity, and open- minded sensitizers were high in cognitive complexity. Ss exhibiting other combinations of dogmatism and repression-sensitization (e.g., highly dogmatic sensitizers, open-minded repressors) were moderate in cognitive complexity. Many of the conclusions about the behavioral correlates of cognitive complexity, dogmatism, and repression-sensitization may be confounded if these variables are not conjointly assessed.