I really disagree with this research. I have a hard time believing that anyone could have difficulty answering the cup question (although I can't say about the verbal question). Of course I'll ask a few people about it to see what results I get, but I really doubt they'll match.

But if a difference is noted, what does that prove? For me, it's further case for sexist conditioning, not some sex-related difference (as implied by the suggestion that the 'ability to solve it comes with puberty').

Ps. Don't think that I'm mad at Tilly. I just completely disagree with whomever wrote the article he mentioned and am determined to have my experience disprove it :)

In reply to (kudra: bah, I don't believe it) RE: People don't think like you think they do by kudra
in thread The Big Test by japhy

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