The Embedded Figures Test in the Sawa Version on Gottschaldt Figures -Presentation and Psychometric Indicators

This paper presents the version of the Embedded Figures Test (EFT) that Sawa developed using Gottschaldt's figures. The test indicates the perceptual restructur-ing ability and the field dependence-independence dimension of cognitive style. The instrument's internal consistency and its structural and construct validity are examined using data collected in four previous studies in which the test was administered (n = 6.530). Results show high levels of internal consistency , adequate levels of structural validity. The construct validity was determined by examining the instrument's behavior regarding sex and grade/age. Results indicate that the test behaves as expected considering the construct. Finally, the instrument's norms are presented.