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Peer reviewedGottfried, Allen W.; Bathurst, Kay – Science, 1983
Examined consistency of hand preference in a longitudinal study of children between 18 and 42 months of age. Results showed a sex-specific relationship between hand consistence and intellectual development. Females with consistency of handedness were precocious compared to females without such consistency; the same relationship did not hold for…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Infant Behavior, Infants, Intellectual Development
Peer reviewedMichel, George F. – Science, 1981
Suggests that since most newborn infants (65%) preferred to lie with their heads turned to the right, whereas 15% showed a distinct preference for the left, right head-orientation preference may contribute to the early development of right-handedness. (Author/SK)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), College Science, Development, Handwriting
