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Peer reviewedHalpern, Diane F. – Developmental Review, 1996
Identifies three main strengths of Casey's spatial ability model, but notes that a study by McKeever found different results concerning the relationship between familial handedness and females' mental rotation ability. Considers the use of a familial handedness measure to be a weakness of the model because handedness might not be an inherited…
Descriptors: Brain Hemisphere Functions, Environmental Influences, Females, Handedness
