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The fourth edition of Sex Differences in Cognitive Abilities critically examines the breadth of research on this complex and controversial topic, with the principal aim of helping the reader to understand where sex differences are found - and where they are not.

This is a comprehensive and up-to-date synthesis of the theories, research, and research methods designed to explore how, why, when, and to what extent females and males differ in intellectual abilities. Halpern's lively and highly accessible writing conveys complex ideas and... Read Full Overview

The fourth edition of Sex Differences in Cognitive Abilities critically examines the breadth of research on this complex and controversial topic, with the principal aim of helping the reader to understand where sex differences are found - and where they are not.

Since... Read Full Overview

Thoroughly updated to include new research on brain and behavior, this text will be suitable for courses on gender studies, individual differences, and cognition.

Thoroughly updated to include new research on brain and behavior, this text will be suitable for courses on gender studies, individual differences, and cognition.