Abstract

ABSTRACT Spatial skills develop in children at different stages during the first years of life. The Almeria Spatial Memory Recognition Test (ASMRT) is a task sensitive to sex differences in spatial orientation. In this study, we compared spatial abilities in boys and girls during the critical period of their development. A total of 62 children, aged 6 to 10 years, were evaluated using the ASMRT. Three levels of difficulty were administered. They were also asked to complete the Digits subtest. The ASMRT results showed that boys performed better than girls and that older children performed better than younger ones. Unexpectedly, results from the Digits subtest also showed boys outperforming girls. However, scores on this subtest did not predict performance in the ASMRT. In conclusion, it has been demonstrated that low-demand tasks such as the ASMRT, reveal a clear sex-related pattern of development.

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