Sex differences are reported in hippocampal plasticity, cognition, and in a number of
disorders that target the integrity of the hippocampus. For example, meta-analyses reveal …

A historical perspective on estradiol's enhancement of cognitive function is presented, and
research, primarily in animals, but also in humans, is reviewed. Data regarding the …

Differences between women and men in the self-reported use of two different way-finding
strategies were examined in a sample of primarily white middle to lower middle class …

Females have historically been disregarded in memory research, including the thousands of
studies examining roles for the hippocampus, medial prefrontal cortex, and amygdala in …

The existence of a sex difference in spatial thinking, notably on tasks involving mental
rotation, has been a topic of considerable research and debate. We review this literature …

This text offers a unique developmental focus on gender. Gender development is examined
from infancy through adolescence, integrating biological, socialization, and cognitive …

We all know the opposite sex can be a baffling, even infuriating, species. Why do most men
use the phone to exchange information rather than have a chat? Why do women love talking …

While significant gender differences in spatial abilities consistently emerge, results
concerning gender differences in spatial orientation skills are mixed, ranging from “marked …

The study of navigational ability in humans is often limited by the restricted availability and
inconvenience of using large novel environments. In the present study we use a computer …

Past literature on map-learning tasks has generally inferred that males tend to use a
geometric strategy, and females tend to use a landmark strategy to learn a map. However …