The Effects Of Sex On Mental Rotation Performance Accuracy...

Sex Differences in Mental Rotation Performance Accuracy and Speed Imbedded in human history, gender stereotypes have been strong regulators of social roles. Although gender stereotyping has not been as overt in recent years, its impact in regards to spatial knowledge is still a critical matter. Recognized as one of the factors of intelligence, spatial knowledge is crucial in the fields of mathematics, engineering, and physics (Gardner, 1983; Neuburger, Jansen, Heil, Quaiser-Pohl, 2012; Titze, Jansen, Heil, 2011; Wraga, Helt, Jacobs, Sullivan, 2007). There has generally been a gender gap in these fields, with an underrepresentation of females, and this may be due to stereotype threat (ST), the phenomenon in which individuals of minority groups are fearful of fulfilling negative stereotypes regarding their associated groups. Stereotype regarding spatial ability typically emphasizes males outperforming females on related mental rotation tasks (Neuburger et al., 2012; Titze et al., 2011; Wraga et al., 2007). Females may be experiencing ST, thus lead ing to poorer performance on mental rotation tasks. In a society that continues to strongly advocate for gender equality, the present study was conducted as a preliminary observation to determine whether there were current statistical implications for the stereotype. In a study conducted by Neuburger and colleagues (2012), researchers observed performances of fourth-graders on mental rotation tasks. Pupils were separated intoShow MoreRelatedCorrelation between Gender and Math Anxiety2877 Words   |  11 Pagesanxiety about math and negative wording that indicates a low level of anxiety (E. Fennema, 1976). 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