title: Perceived exertion and the field-independence--dependence dimension.
abstract: Perceived exertion responses were compared between field-independent and field-dependent perceivers at three cycle-ergometer pedalling rates. 50 male subjects were classified according to mode of field approach on the basis of their performance on an embedded-figures test. Power output was held constant at 840 kpm/min., while pedalling rate was randomly set at 40, 60, or 80 rpm. Significant differences between the field-independent and -dependent groups were not found at the three pedalling rates for any of the physiological variables or for over-all, legs and chest ratings of perceived exertion. The extent of differentiated psychological functioning did not account for individual differences in perceptual reactance during muscular exertion.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005364:Field Dependence-Independence; D006801:Humans; D007206:Individuality; D008297:Male; D010551:Personality; D005082:Physical Exertion; D012677:Sensation