The influence of sex-related perceptual differences on anagram problem-solving : a research paper

This thesis has examined the hypothesis that sex differences in perception influence anagram problem solving. Specifically, an experiment was designed to study the effects of different letter sizes on the anagram problem-solving performance of male and female eighth grade subjects. It was postulated that males would outperform females under normal letter size conditions, but that females would perform at least as well as males when the anagrams were printed in large letters.The results showed that the female subjects’ performance was superior to the males under both experimental conditions. The results were discussed in terms of lack of experimental control for cognitive style and of possible individual differences in intelligence between the male and female subjects. Ideas were suggested for further research in this area.Thesis (M.A.