Exam 2 (Visual-Spatial Abilities)

Question 1

what are the 5 different kinds of v-s abilities?

Answer 1

1. field independence
2. mental rotation
3. spatial visualization
4. spatiotemporal ability
5. spatial location memory

Question 2

What is field independence?

Answer 2

requires ID of orientation (e.g. vertical) while ignoring distracting information
ex. water-level task

Question 3

What is spatial visualization?

Answer 3

complex, analytic, multi-step processing of spatial information
ex. embedded figures task - find the cube

Question 4

What is spatiotemporal ability?

Answer 4

involved judgements about and responses to dynamic visual displays
e.g. catching a ball

Question 5

What is spatial location memory?

Answer 5

Remembering where things are in space

ex. object location memory task

Question 6

T/F

Men are better on most types except spatial visualization

Answer 6

true

Question 7

Which sex is more likely to use imagery when solving problems?

Answer 7

males

Question 8

Which sex has better spatial location memory?

Answer 8

females

Question 9

Which sex is by far better at mental rotations?

Answer 9

males

Question 10

Which sex has better episodic memory?

Answer 10

females