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Digit Ratio (2D:4D) a Possible Biomarker for Cognitive Style: A Study on Iranian Engineering and Mathematics University Students Publisher



Rajab A1 ; Shafizadeh M2 ; Nakhjavani M1 ; Vahabie AH3, 4, 5 ; Salehi M6 ; Zarei S7 ; Memari A8 ; Mirfazeli FS9
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Source: Personality and Individual Differences Published:2021


Abstract

Digit ratio (2D:4D) is a biomarker for prenatal hormonal exposure. Some studies suggest that prenatal hormonal exposure might influence our cognitive styles characterized by systemizing and empathizing tendencies while other studies do not support these findings. By assessing 156 university students of engineering or mathematics (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) (female: 63 and male 93) we concluded that digit ratio may support the hypothesis on sexual differences in cognitive styles. © 2020 Elsevier Ltd