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Peer reviewedClear, Sarah-Jane – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 1978
Explores (1) problems of the validity of tests of spatial ability, and (2) problems of the recessive gene influence theory of the origin of sex differences in spatial ability. Studies of cognitive strategies in spatial problem solving are suggested as a way to further investigate recessive gene influence. (Author/RH)
Descriptors: Genetics, Neurological Organization, Perspective Taking, Sex Differences
Peer reviewedMorss, John R. – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 1987
Explores longstanding inconsistencies in Piaget's account of development of spatial representation and perspective-taking. Examines Piaget's early writings and the findings of the original "three mountains" experiment. Concludes that Piaget's alternative theory is compatible with contemporary thinking and is important as a contributory…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development, Egocentrism, Epistemology
