Field dependence-independence and strategic learning.

Cognitive style may influence the acquisition and application of efficient learning strategies.
Among the dimensions of cognitive style identified to date, field dependence—independence
(FDI) has been shown to be particularly important, given the wide diversity and transcendence
of its educational implications. In particular, the characteristics demonstrated by extreme field
dependent and independent subjects in different intellectual tasks lead to differential preferences
expected of them in the use of learning strategies. These, in turn, could correspond to differences
in the efficiency of use of strategies. In this chapter a review of the studies carried out to date
about this subject is offered.