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Peer reviewedGottfried, Allen W.; Bathurst, Kay – Science, 1983
Examined consistency of hand preference in a longitudinal study of children between 18 and 42 months of age. Results showed a sex-specific relationship between hand consistence and intellectual development. Females with consistency of handedness were precocious compared to females without such consistency; the same relationship did not hold for…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Infant Behavior, Infants, Intellectual Development
Peer reviewedJenni, Donald A.; And Others – Science, 1976
Reported is a significant correlation between book carrying behavior and sex stereotype which appear to be a consequence of social modeling. Second grade and older males typically carry books at their sides while females carry books against their chests. Kindergarten and first grade students typically carry books by their sides. (SL)
Descriptors: Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Body Language
