RDNTesting of 103 women and 105 men for spatial intelligence (spatial vizualization, mental rotation, and visuospatial memory) found that women performed as well as men, but by self-assessment judged themselves to perform less well.
Original paper: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11199-025-01572-8
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Women underestimate their spatial intelligence—even when they perform just as well as men
New research shows women underestimate their spatial intelligence, even when they perform just as well as men. This gender gap in self-perception—shaped by personality traits like narcissism and modesty—could help explain why fewer women pursue STEM careers.
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