Evaluating the impact of depth cue salience in working three-dimensional mental rotation tasks by means of psychometric experiments

Arendasy, Martin; Sommer, Markus; Hergovich, Andreas; Feldhammer, Martina

doi:10.1016/j.lindif.2011.04.002

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“…According to one theory, males may have an inherent advantage over females on practical examinations, in particular. Arendasy and colleagues suggest that spatial ability tasks may be easier for males due to their skills in visually identifying and interpreting task‐relevant visual cues (Arendasy et al, 2011). This theory is also supported by gaze‐tracking studies which illustrate that individuals with low spatial skills tend to adopt uneconomical visual search strategies when asked to answer complex spatial questions under time constraints (Roach et al, 2017a, b, 2019).…”

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Correlating Spatial Ability With Anatomy Assessment Performance: A Meta‐Analysis

Roach

Mussell

et al. 2020

Anatomical Sciences Ed

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Interest in spatial ability has grown over the past few decades following the emergence of correlational evidence associating spatial aptitude with educational performance in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The research field at large and the anatomy education literature on this topic are mixed. In an attempt to generate consensus, a meta‐analysis was performed to objectively summarize the effects of spatial ability on anatomy assessment performance across multiple studies and populations. Relevant studies published within the past 50 years (1969–2019) were retrieved from eight databases. Study eligibility screening was followed by a full‐text review and data extraction. Use of the Mental Rotations Test (MRT) was required for study inclusion. Out of 2,450 screened records, 15 studies were meta‐analyzed. Seventy‐three percent of studies (11 of 15) were from the United States and Canada, and the majority (9 of 15) studied professional students. Across 15 studies and 1,245 participants, spatial ability was weakly associated with anatomy performance (rpooled = 0.240; CI at 95% = 0.09, 0.38; P = 0.002). Performance on spatial and relationship‐based assessments (i.e., practical assessments and drawing tasks) was correlated with spatial ability, while performance on assessments utilizing non‐spatial multiple‐choice items was not correlated with spatial ability. A significant sex difference was also observed, wherein males outperformed females on spatial ability tasks. Given the role of spatial reasoning in learning anatomy, educators are encouraged to consider curriculum delivery modifications and a comprehensive assessment strategy so as not to disadvantage individuals with low spatial ability.

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Correlating Spatial Ability With Anatomy Assessment Performance: A Meta‐Analysis

Roach

Mussell

et al. 2020

Anatomical Sciences Ed

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“…In the context of mental rotation, there is a clear dichotomy of performance between the sexes, where males tend to outperform their female counterparts. Arendasy et al suggest that this dichotomy may result from male's ability to visually identify, and interpret salient structures presented during mental rotations tasks (Arendasy et al, ). Using an approach similar to that presented herein, Arendasy et al concluded that the loci of attention conveyed by males could be used to experimentally increase the salience of task‐relevant regions on mental rotation tests (Arendasy et al, ).…”

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“…Arendasy et al suggest that this dichotomy may result from male's ability to visually identify, and interpret salient structures presented during mental rotations tasks (Arendasy et al, ). Using an approach similar to that presented herein, Arendasy et al concluded that the loci of attention conveyed by males could be used to experimentally increase the salience of task‐relevant regions on mental rotation tests (Arendasy et al, ). This method served to guide the viewer, and allow them to construct accurate representations of the objects, and reach conclusions more accurately (Arendasy et al, ).…”

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“…Using an approach similar to that presented herein, Arendasy et al concluded that the loci of attention conveyed by males could be used to experimentally increase the salience of task‐relevant regions on mental rotation tests (Arendasy et al, ). This method served to guide the viewer, and allow them to construct accurate representations of the objects, and reach conclusions more accurately (Arendasy et al, ). In essence, by assisting in the visual identification of salient regions, more effective visual search strategies can be impressed upon low‐performing individuals (Arendasy et al, ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This method served to guide the viewer, and allow them to construct accurate representations of the objects, and reach conclusions more accurately (Arendasy et al, ). In essence, by assisting in the visual identification of salient regions, more effective visual search strategies can be impressed upon low‐performing individuals (Arendasy et al, ).…”

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Guiding Low Spatial Ability Individuals through Visual Cueing: The Dual Importance of Where and When to Look

Roach

Fraser

Kryklywy

et al. 2018

Anatomical Sciences Ed

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Research suggests that spatial ability may predict success in complex disciplines including anatomy, where mastery requires a firm understanding of the intricate relationships occurring along the course of veins, arteries, and nerves, as they traverse through and around bones, muscles, and organs. Debate exists on the malleability of spatial ability, and some suggest that spatial ability can be enhanced through training. It is hypothesized that spatial ability can be trained in low-performing individuals through visual guidance. To address this, training was completed through a visual guidance protocol. This protocol was based on eye-movement patterns of high-performing individuals, collected via eye-tracking as they completed an Electronic Mental Rotations Test (EMRT). The effects of guidance were evaluated using 33 individuals with low mental rotation ability, in a counterbalanced crossover design. Individuals were placed in one of two treatment groups (late or early guidance) and completed both a guided, and an unguided EMRT. A third group (no guidance/control) completed two unguided EMRTs. All groups demonstrated an increase in EMRT scores on their second test (P < 0.001); however, an interaction was observed between treatment and test iteration (P = 0.024). The effect of guidance on scores was contingent on when the guidance was applied. When guidance was applied early, scores were significantly greater than expected (P = 0.028). These findings suggest that by guiding individuals with low mental rotation ability "where" to look early in training, better search approaches may be adopted, yielding improvements in spatial reasoning scores. It is proposed that visual guidance may be applied in spatial fields, such as STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine), surgery, and anatomy to improve student's interpretation of visual content. Anat Sci Educ. © 2018 American Association of Anatomists.

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3-D Mental Rotation Ability Testing with Mixed Reality

Piri,

Cagiltay

2023

Lecture Notes in Computer Science

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Evaluating the impact of depth cue salience in working three-dimensional mental rotation tasks by means of psychometric experiments

Cited by 8 publications

References 32 publications

Correlating Spatial Ability With Anatomy Assessment Performance: A Meta‐Analysis

Correlating Spatial Ability With Anatomy Assessment Performance: A Meta‐Analysis

Guiding Low Spatial Ability Individuals through Visual Cueing: The Dual Importance of Where and When to Look

3-D Mental Rotation Ability Testing with Mixed Reality

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