The hypothesis that field dependence and the ability to judge spatial coordinates are related skills was tested by having 75 female and 29 male undergraduates complete a test, based on Piagetian concepts, that required subjects to solve problems involving spatial coordinates, and a test of field dependence that used embedded-figure problems. Results supported the hypothesis to a moderate degree and were consistent with previous research showing that men perform more competently than women on paper-and-pencil spatial problems.
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