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Several criticisms of Jensen's hypothesis on sex linkage and race differences in spatial ability are raised. Data on whether blacks have a deficit in spatial ability are inconsistent. Whether there are X-linked influences on spatial ability has been questioned recently. Two studies provide data inconsistent with Jensen's hypothesis.
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Stevens, M.E., Hyde, J.S. A comment on Jensen's note on sex linkage and race differences in spatial ability. Behav Genet 8, 207–211 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01066876
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