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Spatial visualization ability

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Spatial Visualization Ability refers to the ability to mentally manipulate 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional figures. It is typically measured with simple cognitive tests and is predictive of user performance with some kinds of user interfaces.

References

Alonso, D.L. and Norman, K.L. (1998). "Apparency of contingencies in single panel and pull-down menus". Int. J. Human-Computer Studies. 49 (1): 59–78.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

Ozer, D.J. (1987). "Personality, intelligence, and spatial visualization: Correlates of mental rotations test performance". Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 53 (1): 129–134.