Kessler, K. and Wang, H.F. (2012) Spatial perspective taking is an embodied process, but not for everyone in the same way: differences predicted by sex and social skills score. Spatial Cognition and Computation, 12, pp. 133-158. (doi: 10.1080/13875868.2011.634533)
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Abstract
We re-analysed visuo-spatial perspective taking data from Kessler and Thomson (2010) plus a previously unpublished pilot with respect to individual- and sex differences in embodied processing (defined as body-posture congruence effects). We found that so-called ‘systemisers’ (males/low-social-skills) showed weaker embodiment than so-called ‘embodiers’ (females/high-social-skills). We conclude that ‘systemisers’ either have difficulties with embodied processing or, alternatively, they have a strategic advantage in selecting different mechanisms or the appropriate level of embodiment. In contrast, ‘embodiers’ have an advantageous strategy of “deep” embodied processing reflecting their urge to empathise or, alternatively, less flexibility in fine-tuning the involvement of bodily representations.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Additional Information: | Special Issue: Unusual Bodies, Uncommon Behaviors: Embodied Cognition and Individual Differences in Spatial Tasks |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Wang, Dr Hong Fang and Kessler, Dr Klaus |
| Authors: | Kessler, K., and Wang, H.F. |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Psychology & Neuroscience |
| Journal Name: | Spatial Cognition and Computation |
| ISSN: | 1387-5868 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1542-7633 |
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