Relationship of field-dependence--independence to posture and judgment of time duration.
Relationships between 84 field-dependent subjects and 84 field-independent subjects, posture, and judgment of duration of time were examined. An analysis of variance yielded no significant difference between the two groups of subjects in the judgment of a 40-sec. interval while in the standing, sitting or horizontal postures or in the comparison of the three postures. Mean judgments of durations became larger from standing to sitting to horizontal postures and over trials for the three postures. It was suggested that the lengthening of the judgment of the 40-sec. interval could be related to a decrease in kinesthetic stimulation with a resultant increase in muscular relaxation which led to a decrease in vigilance.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001288:Attention; D003463:Cues; D005364:Field Dependence-Independence; D006801:Humans; D007699:Kinesthesis; D008297:Male; D009126:Muscle Relaxation; D011187:Posture; D013997:Time Factors; D013998:Time Perception