BEYOND SEX DIFFERENCES IN VISUO-SPATIAL PROCESSING: THE IMPACT OF GENDER TRAIT POSSESSION Much research has emphasized the presence of sex differences in visuo-spatial processes while neglecting individual differences in performance within the two sexes (Archer, 1987). The present study looks beyond sex differences and considers the association of self-perceived gender trait possession with performance in two visuo-spatial tasks. The findings indicate that, in a 3-D mental rotation task, where a substantial sex difference occurred, gender trait …showed first 75 words of 7722 total…

…showed last 75 words of 7722 total…Hamilton[*], School of Human Studies, University of Teeside, Middlesbrough, Cleveland TS1 3BA, UK Copyright of British Journal of Psychology is the property of British Psychological Society and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. Source: British Journal of Psychology, Feb95, Vol. 86 Issue 1, p1, 20p, 12 charts, 4 graphs. Item Number: 9507101484