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Zimowski, Michele F.; Wothke, Werner – 1986
Two processing abilities used to solve spatial problems are examined: (1) the analog ability of structural visualization; and (2) the non-analog ability of verbal analytic reasoning. The distinction is based on an evaluation of information processing theory and a review of process-oriented studies of individual differences. Criteria are presented…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Individual Differences, Sex Differences, Spatial Ability
Hilton, Thomas L. – 1985
In both 1960 and 1980, the same test of spatial-visual ability was given to national probability samples of high school seniors in the United States. The students in 1960 were participants in Project TALENT and in 1980 were participants in "High School and Beyond." In addition, a reading comprehension test was given to the 1960 students…
Descriptors: Educational Trends, Grade 12, High School Seniors, High Schools