Hello, Doug, Sternberg's book "Thinking Style" may offer some arguments in this regard especially if you look at the distinction between ability and cognitive style. Thank you. Mohsen --- Sayyed Mohsen Fatemi, Ph.D. Lecturer in Psychology, Language & Communication The University of British Columbia Continuing Studies Tel: 604 222 4495 [log in to unmask]@interchange.ubc.ca [log in to unmask] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- To leave the list, send a SIGNOFF CASLL command to [log in to unmask] or, if you experience difficulties, write to Russ Hunt at [log in to unmask] For the list archives and information about the organization, its newsletter, and the annual conference, go to http://www.stu.ca/inkshed/ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-