Handbook of Sex Differences Volume II Cognitive Variables

<p><em>The Handbook of Sex Differences</em> is a four-volume reference work assembled and written to assess sex differences in human traits (although findings regarding other species are also included). Based on the authors' highly influential 2008 book <i>Sex Differences</i> these volumes highlight important new research findings from the last decade and a half alongside earlier findings. Conclusions reached by meta-analyses are also included.</p><p>This the work's second volume summarizes results from thousands of studies pertaining to cognition broadly defined. Variables related to perceptual and motor skills emotions intellectual abilities and mental disorders are among those examined. Even sex differences in attitudes beliefs preferences and interests are documented in this volume. The seven chapters comprising Volume II are as follows: </p><p>9. Perceptual Abilities and Motor Functioning</p><p>10. Emotional Factors</p><p>11. Cognitive Academic and Intellectual Factors</p><p>12. Learning Memory Knowledge and Cognitive States</p><p>13. Self-Assessments and States Of Mind</p><p>14. Mental Health and Illness</p><p>15. Attitudes Beliefs Interests and Preferences</p><p>The Handbook of Sex Differences is of importance for any researcher student or professional who requires a comprehensive resource on sex differences.</p>