Comparison of spatial and non-verbal reasoning abilities in veterinarians in the fields of radiology and surgery

Spatial ability tests measure capacity for mentally understanding and interpreting three-dimensional images. Such skills have been found to be predictive for anatomical learning success and proficiency in human and veterinary medical students. Veterinarians in the radiology and surgery field develop...

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Published in:Frontiers in veterinary science 2024-11, Vol.11, p.1438062
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