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The relationship between visual memory and spatial intelligence with students' academic achievement in anatomy
Amin Aspanani1, Hosein Sadeqhi2, Athar Omid3
1School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
BMC Medical Education
|May 16, 2023
Summary
Spatial intelligence and visual memory significantly impact anatomy academic achievement in medical and dental students. Enhancing these cognitive skills may improve learning outcomes and should be considered during admissions.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Cognitive Science
- Anatomy
Background:
- Academic success in anatomy is multifactorial.
- Spatial intelligence and visual memory are hypothesized to influence anatomy learning.
- This study investigates the link between these cognitive abilities and academic performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between visual memory and spatial intelligence with students' academic achievement in anatomy.
- To compare these cognitive abilities between medical and dental students.
- To provide insights for improving anatomy education.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with medical and dental students.
- Visual memory was assessed using Jean-Louis Sellier's test.
- Spatial intelligence was evaluated using the Gardner Spatial Intelligence Questionnaire.
Main Results:
- Medical students scored significantly higher in visual memory than dental students.
- No significant difference in spatial intelligence was found between the two groups.
- Both visual memory and spatial intelligence showed a direct correlation with anatomy course scores in both medical and dental students.
Conclusions:
- Spatial intelligence and visual memory are significantly associated with anatomy learning.
- Interventions to enhance these cognitive skills could benefit students.
- Consideration of visual memory and spatial intelligence in admissions for medical and dental programs is recommended.
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