Measuring Impulsivity-Reflection

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Abstract
This study was undertaken to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Matching Familiar Figures Test (MFFT), which was devised to measure conceptual tempo. The construct of impulsivity-reflection has been widely investigated by psychologists and educators. Epstein, Hallahan, and Kauffman (1975), in a recent review of literature, present evidence suggesting a significant relationship between impulsivity-reflection and the school learning problems of exceptional children. There are, however, general measurement problems associated with the MFFT that need to be considered. Data from this present study and from others may be interpreted to indicate that there are problems with the reliability and validity of the MFFT. The construct of impulsivity-reflection has validity, but the procedure used to measure this aspect of problem-solving needs to be re-examined. Studies using the MFFT should be interpreted with caution.