Differences in Image Rotation Between Undergraduates From Different University Degrees

Abstract

The results of research on gender differences in image rotation appear to be fairly consistent, but little is known of the differences in image rotation between individuals from different professions. The aim of this study was to examine differences in gender and differences in the type of undergraduate studies in relation to the number of correct choices in image rotation, the number of incorrect choices in rotation, and the test score (correct choices minus errors). A total of 555 Architecture, Fine Arts, Psychology, and Business study undergraduates (318 women and 237 men) participated in the study. Participants were administered the Mental Rotation Test. The number of correct choices, errors, and correct choices minus errors was calculated. Men obtained more correct choices and better test scores (correct choices minus errors) than women in image rotation, and women made more rotation errors than men. Architecture undergraduates obtained more correct choices in image rotation and a higher test score (correct choices minus errors) than the other undergraduates groups.

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gender image rotation university studies differences architecture

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