Cited by 2,620Spatial Cognition and NavigationCognitive Abilities and TestingGeography Education and Pedagogy

Mental Rotations, a Group Test of Three-Dimensional Spatial Visualization

Vandenberg, Steven G., Kuse, Allan R.·1978·Perceptual and Motor Skills

Abstract

A new paper-and-pencil test of spatial visualization was constructed from the figures used in the chronometric study of Shepard and Metzler (1971). In large samples, the new test displayed substantial internal consistency (Kuder-Richardson 20 = .88), a test-retest reliability (.83), and consistent sex differences over the entire range of ages investigated. Correlations with other measures indicated strong association with tests of spatial visualization and virtually no association with tests of verbal ability.

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  • The Mental Rotation Test (MRT) was introduced by Vandenberg & Kuse (1978) as a test of spatial visualization.

    “Mental rotation test (MRT). This was introduced by Vandenberg & Kuse (1978) as a test of spatial visualization.”

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Authors
Vandenberg, S. G., & Kuse, A. R.
Affiliations
University of Colorado Boulder (US)
Venue
Perceptual and Motor Skills
Published
1978-12
Volume
47
Issue
2
Pages
599-604
ISSN
  • 0031-5125 (ISSN-L)
  • 1558-688X
OpenAlex
W2165565225
Cited by
2,620
References
0
Citations by year
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FWCI
12.70
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Perceptual and Motor Skills (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Automotive Engineering › Spatial Cognition and Navigation
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Cognitive Abilities and Testing
  • Social Sciences › Geography, Planning and Development › Geography Education and Pedagogy
Keywords
mental rotation, spatial visualization, paper-and-pencil tests, test development, internal consistency, test-retest reliability, sex differences, age differences, verbal ability
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Age Factors, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Orientation, Psychological Tests, Sex Factors, Space Perception

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