In 1999, a study done by seven scientists was conducted to find out which part of the brain is activated during mental rotation.
Research on how athleticism and artistic ability affect mental rotation has also been done.
The use of mental rotation can be strengthened by becoming trained in a certain art or sport.
Without mental rotation people would not be able to process information as quickly and accurately.
Further research could be done to see what mental rotation actually does for a person's perception and learning.
Speed of mental rotation as a function of problem solving strategies.
This comparison often requires mental rotation of the object.
Performance in mental rotation and similar spatial tasks is affected by gender expectations.
Visual working memory as the substrate for mental rotation.