Gender and age differences in measured and self-perceived imaging capacity

This study investigated possible gender and age differences in measured and self-perceived imaging capacity. Three groups of male and female university graduates (aged 20–40, 41–60, and over 60 years) completed a performance-based test of mental image rotation, and a questionnaire of image control capacity. Significant gender and age differences were observed in score on the performance-based test, with men obtaining higher scores than women, and younger subjects obtaining higher scores than older subjects. By contrast, no significant gender and age differences were observed in self-reported imaging control.