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Sex differences in cognition
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<p>Sex differences in cognition are widely studied in the current scientific literature. Biological and genetic differences in combination with environment and culture have resulted in the <a href="/facts/Cognition/ga0tSBul">cognitive</a> differences among males and females. Among biological factors, hormones such as <a href="/facts/Testosterone/uUumdhAz">testosterone</a> and <a href="/facts/Estrogen/dPEewnDV">estrogen</a> may play some role mediating these differences. Among differences of diverse mental and cognitive abilities, the largest or most well known are those relating to spatial abilities, social cognition and verbal <a href="/facts/Skills/XKyAfgBg">skills</a> and abilities. </p>