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Article Dans Une Revue Advances in Health Sciences Education Année : 2007

Relationship Between Spatial Abilities, Mental Rotation and Functional Anatomy Learning

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This study investigated the relationship between visuo-spatial representation, mental rotation (MR) and functional anatomy examination results. A total of 184 students completed the Group Embedded Figures Test (GEFT), Mental Rotation Test (MRT) and Gordon Test of Visual Imagery Control. The time spent on personal assignment was also considered. Men were found to score better than women on both GEFT and MRT, but the gender effect was limited to the interaction with MRT ability in the anatomy learning process. Significant correlations were found between visuo-spatial, MR abilities, and anatomy examination results. Data resulting from the best students' analyzes underscore the effect of high MR ability which may be considered reliable predictor of success in learning anatomy. The use of specific tests during learning sessions may facilitate the acquisition of anatomical knowledge.

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hal-02345821 , version 1 (04-11-2019)

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Aymeric Guillot, Stéphane Champely, Christophe Batier, Patrice Thiriet, Christian Collet. Relationship Between Spatial Abilities, Mental Rotation and Functional Anatomy Learning. Advances in Health Sciences Education, 2007, 12 (4), pp.491-507. ⟨10.1007/s10459-006-9021-7⟩. ⟨hal-02345821⟩
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