Which Cognitive Abilities Make the Difference? Predicting Academic Achievements in Advanced STEM Studies

Previous research has shown that psychometrically assessed cognitive abilities are predictive of achievements in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) even in highly selected samples. Spatial ability, in particular, has been found to be crucial for success in STEM, though its role...

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Main Authors: Michal Berkowitz, Elsbeth Stern
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:Journal of Intelligence
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-3200/6/4/48