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Spatial Problem-Solving Strategies as Functions of Sex:
Mary J. Allen,Randie Hogeland +1 more
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Sex differences in spatial ability may be related to different problem-solving methods, and men and women were more likely to use concrete and unorganized methods and to give up or skip problems.Abstract:Â
Sex differences in spatial ability may be related to different problem-solving methods. Two spatial tests, Choosing A Path and Witkin's Rod and Frame Test, and related strategy questionnaires were given to 50 male and 50 female adults. Multivariate analyses of variance on the strategy questionnaires were significant. Women were more likely to use concrete and unorganized methods and to give up or skip problems. Spearman correlations between the males' and females' rank orders of strategies were high and significant, so that both similarities and differences between the sexes were demonstrated.read more
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On the Empirical Relation Between Spatial Ability and Sex Differences in Other Aspects of Cognitive Performance
TL;DR: Factor analysis indicates that tests of spatial ability, field independence, and mental arithmetic emerge together in a spatial ability factor.
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Sex Differences in Spatial Problem-Solving Styles
TL;DR: For instance, this paper found that women were less efficient than men in their use of frequently used strategies and used more guessing and concrete solution styles, while men were more successful in solving prob- lems.