Research Article

Self-Assessment of Problem Solving Disposition in Medical Students

Table 1

Comparison of the original design of the test and the result after the analysis.

ItemCategory of competence where the item belonged when the instrument was designedCategory of competence where the item belongs after the instrument was analyzed

(1) I acknowledge my strengths and weaknesses on a particular topic.Pattern recognition Pattern recognition
(2) I recognize how much information I have about a concept.Knowledge of discipline Reclassified to
Pattern recognition
(3) I easily remember concepts that I learned long ago.Knowledge of discipline Knowledge of discipline
(4) I have trouble asking for help.Knowledge of discipline Eliminated
(5) I can talk about my problems for hours without resolving anything.Pattern recognition Eliminated
(6) To solve a problem, it does not matter how much money I spend on it.Application of general strategies for problem solving Eliminated
(7) I seek alternative solutions before making a decision.Application of general strategies for problem solving Application of general strategies for problem solving
(8) I get easily distracted while trying to solve a problem.Pattern recognition Eliminated
(9) The best solution to a problem is the first one I think about.Application of general strategies for problem solving Eliminated
(10) I decide the solution of a problem from evaluating several options.Application of general strategies for problem solving Application of general strategies for problem solving
(11) I identify alternative solutions to problems.Pattern recognition Reclassified to
Application of general strategies for problem solving
(12) I am able to focus on a problem.Application of general strategies for problem solving Application of general strategies for problem solving