... processing (Cooper, 1976). Interpretations reveal "two distinct and reliable patterns of performance in individual subjects" (Cooper, 1982, p.80). It is argued that performance differences are the product of two independent perceptual strategies. One, a process of "holistic" parallel comparison of a visual memory representation and test shape; the other a sequential, "analytic" comparison process (Cooper, 1976, p.433.,1982, p.82). Similar problem-solving strategies (synthetic/analytic) have been identified by Schorr et al., (1982) concerning performance on the block design task. However, Schorr et al., (1982) concentrated solely on memory performance predicted by the number of internal edges of the block to be placed in a matrix. They overlooked the extent to which whole pattern complexity affects memory performance of an individual component of the task The complexity of block design tasks reported by Schorr et al., (1982) suggest that performance is related to individual sensitivity to internal edge cues. Royer (1977, cited in ...

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