Tinajero Vacas, CarolinaPáramo Fernández, María FernandaCadaveira Mahía, FernandoRodríguez Holguín, Socorro2021-02-152021-02-151993Tinajero, C., Páramo, M.F., Cadaveira, F. & Rodríguez Holguín, S. (1993). Field dependence-independence and brain organization: the confluence of two different ways of describing general forms of cognitive functioning? A theoretical review. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 77(3):787-8020031-5125http://hdl.handle.net/10347/24440We reviewed a total of 67 studies of the relationship between the cognitive style dimension of field dependence-independence and brain organization. To date, such studies have followed three basic lines of approach: (1) cerebral localization of processes involved in field dependence-independence; (2) evaluation of the relationship between field dependence-independence and hemisphericity; (3) evaluation of the relationship between field dependence-independence and hemispheric differentiation. The results of all three types of study are largely coherent with the differentiation theory formulated by Witkin and his coworkers. In addition, findings to date are of interest in that they suggest new directions for more detailed investigation of the relation­ship between field dependence-independence and brain organization. These directions appear very promising for improving our understanding of both the nature of cognitive styles and the functioning of the brain in generalengThis article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Ammons Scientifics and SAGE Publications terms and conditions for use of self-archived versionsCognitive stylesField dependence-independenceCognitive functioningBrainReviewEstilos cognitivosDependencia-independencia de campoFuncionamento cognitivoCerebroFuncionamiento cognitivoRevisiónjournal article10.2466/pms.1993.77.3.787open access