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Sex Differences in Cognitive Abilities: 4th Edition

Sex Differences in Cognitive Abilities: 4th Edition

Halpern, Diane F.

Paperback

General PsychologySexuality

ISBN10: 1848729413
ISBN13: 9781848729414
Publisher: Psychology Press
Published: Sep 21 2011
Pages: 480
Weight: 1.35
Height: 1.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 8.90
Language: English

The fourth edition of Sex Differences in Cognitive Abilities critically examines the breadth of research on this complex and controversial topic, with the principal aim of helping the reader to understand where sex differences are found - and where they are not.

Since the publication of the third edition, there have been many exciting and illuminating developments in our understanding of cognitive sex differences. Modern neuroscience has transformed our understanding of the mind and behavior in general, but particularly the way we think about cognitive sex differences. But neuroscience is still in its infancy and has often been misused to justify sex role stereotypes. There has also been the publication of many exaggerated and unreplicated claims regarding cognitive sex differences. Consequently, throughout the book there is recognition of the critical importance of good research; an amiable skepticism of the nature and strength of evidence behind any claim of sex difference; an appreciation of the complexity of the questions about cognitive sex differences; and the ability to see multiple sides of an issues, while also realizing that some claims are well-reasoned and supported by data and others are politicized pseudoscience. The author endeavors to present and interpret all the relevant data fairly, and in the process reveals how there are strong data for many different views.

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