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Sex and the Single Hemisphere: Specialization of the Right Hemisphere for Spatial Processing

Abstract

Specialization of the right hemisphere for spatial processing was studied in 200 normal boys and girls between 6 and 13 years of age. Boys performed in a manner consistent with right hemisphere specialization as early as the age of 6. Girls showed evidence of bilateral representation until the age of 13. The results suggest a sexual dimorphism in the neural organization underlying cognition during a major period of childhood. The results, which have implications for reading instruction, are discussed in terms of a possible sex difference in neural plasticity during development and the clinical consequences of such a difference.

Authors

Witelson SF

Journal

Science, Vol. 193, No. 4251, pp. 425–427

Publisher

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Publication Date

July 30, 1976

DOI

10.1126/science.935879

ISSN

0036-8075
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