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Study Reveals Gender Gap in Spatial Intelligence Self-Perception

5/6/2025

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Women often underestimate their spatial intelligence, while men tend to overestimate theirs, according to new research in *Sex Roles*. This intriguing hubris-humility effect was observed in a study of 208 participants, revealing that these self-perceptions significantly impact interest in STEM careers, highlighting the persistent influence of gender on self-assessment.

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Women often underestimate their spatial intelligence, while men tend to overestimate theirs, according to new research in *Sex Roles*. This intriguing hubris-humility effect was observed in a study of 208 participants, revealing that these self-perceptions significantly impact interest in STEM careers, highlighting the persistent influence of gender on self-assessment.