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Richard Lynn¹, Dragutin Ivanec, Predrag Zarevski

¹University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, Dublin, UK.

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Men scored higher on intelligence and general knowledge tests compared to women. However, differences in general knowledge persisted even when controlling for intelligence, suggesting other factors contribute to these cognitive variations.

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Area of Science:

Cognitive Psychology
Educational Psychology
Sociology

Background:

Cognitive abilities are crucial for academic and professional success.
Understanding potential sex differences in cognitive skills is important for educational and employment equity.
Previous research indicates varied findings on cognitive sex differences, necessitating further investigation in specific populations.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate cognitive differences between male and female university graduates in Croatia.
To compare performance on intelligence and general knowledge tests between sexes.
To explore the relationship between intelligence and general knowledge sex differences.

Main Methods:

Participants: 280 female and 96 male university graduates (economics, law, humanities, social sciences) in Croatia.
Procedure: Administration of cognitive tests, including a g-factor intelligence test and various general knowledge assessments.
Statistical Analysis: Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) to control for intelligence differences.

Main Results:

Men achieved higher average scores on the g-factor intelligence test.
Men also scored higher on general knowledge tests covering natural sciences, social sciences, world religions, customs, and current affairs.
No significant sex differences were found in vocabulary, foreign language ability, or general knowledge of culture.
Sex differences in general knowledge remained significant after controlling for intelligence (g-factor).

Conclusions:

While men demonstrated higher general intelligence and knowledge in specific domains, cognitive abilities like vocabulary and cultural knowledge showed no sex disparity.
The persistence of general knowledge differences, independent of intelligence, suggests that factors beyond raw cognitive ability influence knowledge acquisition and performance in these areas.
Findings highlight the complexity of cognitive sex differences and the need to consider multiple factors in educational and occupational settings.