Alternative measures of cognitive complexity as predictors of communication performance |
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| Authors: | James L. Applecate Susan L. Kline Jesse G. Delia |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Communication , University of Kentucky , Lexington;2. Department of Speech Communication , University of Washington , Seattle;3. Department of Speech Communication , University of Illinois , Urbana-Champaign |
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| Abstract: | Two studies were conducted to compare the predictive validity of the two of the most popular measures of cognitive complexity: Bieri et al.'s (1966) grid-based measure (elicited and provided versions) and Crockett's (1965) Role Category Questionnaire (RCQ). Two other grid-based measures of construct system quality also were included. Criterion measures included indices of the accommodative, person-centered quality of communication behavior and social reasoning in a variety of contexts. Results of both studies consistently show Crockett's measure to be a significant predictor of all criterion measures. Bieri et al.'s measures were generally unrelated, although the elicited construct version performed best as a predictor. The two measures of complexity were essentially unrelated in both studies. Implications of the findings for future use of the RCQ and grid-based measures of complexity are discussed. For those interested in the relation of constructs and communication behavior, the RCQ is recommended. |
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