Sex differences in spatial ability and spatial activities

摘要: Explanations of sex-related differences in spatial ability emphasizing the role sex-differentiated experience have not been supported by direct measurement activities during adolescence, period when these seem to increase. The present research involved development a scale measure adolescents and adults. In Study 1, list, as complete possible adolescent was compiled given undergraduate judges for ratings involvement skills sex-typing. Judges also indicated whether they had participated each activity. Activities considered 75% or more were used develop questionnaire. Judgments nature tasks positively correlated with judged masculinity greater male than female participation. 2, participation undergraduates measured Differential Aptitude Test. activity questionnaire should prove useful studying