Development and exploratory trials of a cognitive preference inventory for medical students

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Abstract
A medical cognitive preference inventory was developed and tested with 2 samples, one in Israel and the other in the USA. Acceptable levels of internal consistency of the whole test and of its 3 subtests were demonstrated. Direct and indirect evidence for the validity of the test was provided. The potential uses of the test for student selection and evaluation and for program evaluation were discussed. Forms E and F, each consisting of 18 items, are recommended for use with medical students. A combination of these 2 forms is designated as form G. Administration of 1 form to half a sample and the other form to the other half, followed by pooling the individual scores, thereby obtaining results comparable to those of form G, is recommended when time to administer the inventory is limited.