Mental Rotations Test Explained

The Mental Rotations Test is a test of spatial ability by Steven G. Vandenberg and Allan R. Kuse, first published in 1978. It has been used in hundreds of studies since then.[1] [2]

A meta-analysis of studies using this test showed that men performed better than women with no changes seen by birth cohort.[3] A close analysis of subjects taking the test revealed that humans do not only rely on spatial imagery to solve the puzzles, but also involve more complex strategies.

Notes and References

  1. M. Peters, B. Laeng, K. Latham, M. Jackson, R. Zaiyouna, C. Richardson (1995). "A Redrawn Vandenberg and Kuse Mental Rotations Test - Different Versions and Factors That Affect Performance". Brain and Cognition.
  2. Hegarty. Mary. Mary Hegarty (scientist). June 2018. Ability and sex differences in spatial thinking: What does the mental rotation test really measure?. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review. 25. 3. 1212–1219. 10.3758/s13423-017-1347-z. 28808983. 1069-9384. free.
  3. Voyer. Daniel. April 2011. Time limits and gender differences on paper-and-pencil tests of mental rotation: a meta-analysis. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review. 18. 2. 267–277. 10.3758/s13423-010-0042-0. 21327340. 1069-9384. free.

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