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    This study investigated handedness and mental rotation abilities in 801 individuals across generations. Findings revealed a significant link between brain function lateralization for hand preference and spatial reasoning skills.

    Area of Science:

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    Background:

    • Handedness, a common indicator of brain lateralization, has long been studied for its relationship with cognitive functions.
    • Mental rotation is a key spatial ability, crucial for tasks involving visual-spatial processing and understanding object orientation.
    • Previous research suggests potential links between handedness and cognitive performance, but generational and sex-based differences require further exploration.

    Purpose of the Study:

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    • To investigate how sex and generation influence this relationship.
    • To explore the connection between functional brain lateralization (bilateralization) and spatial reasoning.

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  • Data collected from 801 individuals across 200 families.
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  • Analysis of data stratified by sex and generation.

    • Main Results:

    • An orderly relationship was identified between the bilateralization of function on the hand preference task and mental rotation test scores.
    • This relationship suggests that the degree of functional brain lateralization is associated with spatial reasoning capabilities.
    • Sex and generational differences may modulate this association, warranting further detailed analysis.

    Conclusions:

    • Functional brain lateralization, as indicated by handedness, is systematically related to mental rotation performance.
    • The findings contribute to understanding the interplay between motor control lateralization and visuospatial cognition.
    • Further research can explore the genetic and environmental factors influencing these relationships across different demographic groups.