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    Right-handed individuals show a preference for using their right hand on spatial Block Design tests of low to moderate complexity. This hand preference disappears on highly complex spatial tasks.

    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Cognitive Psychology
    • Human Motor Control

    Background:

    • The Block Design test assesses visuospatial constructional abilities.
    • Handedness influences motor control and cognitive task performance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the influence of spatial complexity on hand preference during the Block Design test.
    • To determine if right-hand preference is maintained across varying task difficulties.

    Main Methods:

    • 69 right-handed subjects completed Block Design trials of varying spatial complexity.
    • Hand-contact time with blocks was recorded during reproduction attempts.
    • Analysis focused on the frequency of right-hand use relative to task difficulty.

    Main Results:

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    • A significant right-hand preference was observed in low and moderate spatial complexity tasks.
    • This right-hand preference diminished on tasks with high spatial complexity.
    • No significant hand preference was evident for high-complexity spatial tasks.

    Conclusions:

    • Spatial complexity modulates hand preference in visuospatial tasks.
    • The cognitive demands of high-complexity tasks may override typical motor asymmetries.
    • Findings suggest a dynamic interplay between cognitive load and motor laterality.