Sex differences were investigated in the different cognition capacities and academic performance of 706 secondary school students. Girls scored significantly higher on subjective imagery and academic performance, while boys were significantly higher on greater objective imagery but not on creative perception or intelligence. We mention the relevance of findings in systematic education.
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