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L. S. Liben

h-index: 50
Works: 211
Citations: 9,496

Most-cited papers

Developmental Intergroup Theory
R. Bigler, L. S. Liben
2007584 citations
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A developmental intergroup theory of social stereotypes and prejudice.
R. Bigler, L. S. Liben
2006Advances in Child Development and Behavior448 citations
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The Pseudoscience of Single-Sex Schooling
D. Halpern, L. Eliot, R. Bigler, Richard A. Fabes +4 more
2011Science313 citations
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A Sex Difference in Mental Rotation in Young Infants
P. Quinn, L. S. Liben
2008Psychology Science296 citations
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Differing levels of gender salience in preschool classrooms: effects on children's gender attitudes and intergroup bias.
Lacey J. Hilliard, L. S. Liben
2010Child Development236 citations
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Gender, values, and occupational interests among children, adolescents, and adults.
Erica S. Weisgram, R. Bigler, L. S. Liben
2010Child Development224 citations
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Teaching Children to Confront Peers’ Sexist Remarks: Implications for Theories of Gender Development and Educational Practice
L. M. Lamb, R. Bigler, L. S. Liben, V. Green
2009112 citations
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A Sex Difference in Mental Rotation in Infants: Convergent Evidence
P. Quinn, L. S. Liben
2014106 citations
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How Geoscientists Think and Learn
K. Kastens, C. Manduca, C. Cervato, R. Frodeman +6 more
200990 citations
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The importance of spatial thinking for geoscience education: Insights from the crossroads of geoscience and cognitive science
L. S. Liben, S. Titus
201275 citations
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Spatial Foundations of Science Education: The Illustrative Case of Instruction on Introductory Geological Concepts
L. S. Liben, K. Kastens, Adam E. Christensen
201173 citations
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Developmental interventions to address the STEM gender gap: exploring intended and unintended consequences.
L. S. Liben, Emily F. Coyle
2014Advances in Child Development and Behavior71 citations
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Education for Spatial Thinking
L. S. Liben
200764 citations
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Encouraging Maternal Guidance of Preschoolers' Spatial Thinking During Block Play.
G. Borriello, L. S. Liben
2018Child Development62 citations
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How Students and Field Geologists Reason in Integrating Spatial Observations from Outcrops to Visualize a 3‐D Geological Structure
K. Kastens, S. Agrawal, L. S. Liben
200962 citations
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Eliciting Self-Explanations Improves Children's Performance on a Field-Based Map Skills Task
K. Kastens, L. S. Liben
200754 citations Open access
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The role of perspective taking in how children connect reference frames when explaining astronomical phenomena
J. Plummer, C. Bower, L. S. Liben
201653 citations
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Probability Values and Human Values in Evaluating Single-Sex Education
L. S. Liben
201551 citations
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Affecting Girls' Activity and Job Interests Through Play: The Moderating Roles of Personal Gender Salience and Game Characteristics.
Emily F. Coyle, L. S. Liben
2016Child Development50 citations
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Analysis and evaluation of the rationales for single-sex schooling.
R. Bigler, A. Hayes, L. S. Liben
2014Advances in Child Development and Behavior46 citations
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Identifying Locations and Directions on Field and Representational Mapping Tasks: Predictors of Success
L. S. Liben, Lauren J. Myers, Adam E. Christensen
2010Spatial Cogn. Comput.46 citations
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Research in Science Education: The Role of Gestures in Geoscience Teaching and Learning
K. Kastens, S. Agrawal, L. S. Liben
200842 citations
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The Road to Understanding Maps
L. S. Liben
200941 citations
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Environmental-scale map use in middle childhood: links to spatial skills, strategies, and gender.
L. S. Liben, Lauren J. Myers, Adam E. Christensen, C. Bower
2013Child Development38 citations
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The role of intentionality and iconicity in children's developing comprehension and production of cartographic symbols.
Lauren J. Myers, L. S. Liben
2008Child Development38 citations
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Locating Oneself on a Map in Relation to Person Qualities and Map Characteristics
L. S. Liben, Lauren J. Myers, K. Kastens
2008Spatial Cognition37 citations
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Preserving and Enhancing the Responsible Conduct of Research Involving Children and Youth: A Response to Proposed Changes in Federal Regulations and commentaries
C. Fisher, D. Brunnquell, D. Hughes, L. S. Liben +4 more
201334 citations
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The role of gender in educational contexts and outcomes. Preface.
L. S. Liben, R. Bigler
2014Advances in Child Development and Behavior32 citations
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Gendered Packaging of a STEM Toy Influences Children's Play, Mechanical Learning, and Mothers' Play Guidance.
Emily F. Coyle, L. S. Liben
2018Child Development29 citations
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Spatial Development in Childhood: Where Are We Now?
L. S. Liben
200729 citations
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Felt Pressure to Conform to Cultural Gender Roles: Correlates and Consequences
Kingsley M. Schroeder, L. S. Liben
202028 citations
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We've Come a Long Way, Baby (But We're Not There Yet): Gender Past, Present, and Future.
L. S. Liben
2016Child Development27 citations
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Epistemic Actions in Science Education
K. Kastens, L. S. Liben, S. Agrawal
2008Spatial Cognition27 citations
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Understanding and Undermining the Development of Gender Dichotomies: The Legacy of Sandra Lipsitz Bem
L. S. Liben, R. Bigler
201726 citations
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Children's strategies and difficulties while using a map to record locations in an outdoor environment
K. Kastens, L. S. Liben
201024 citations
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The Individual ↔ Context Nexus in Developmental Intergroup Theory: Within and Beyond the Ivory Tower
L. S. Liben
201422 citations
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Graphic symbols as "the mind on paper": links between children's interpretive theory of mind and symbol understanding.
Lauren J. Myers, L. S. Liben
2012Child Development22 citations
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Gestures in Geology: The Roles of Spatial Skills, Expertise, and Communicative Context
L. S. Liben, Adam E. Christensen, K. Kastens
2010Spatial Cognition22 citations
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Mothers' distancing language relates to young children's math and literacy skills.
A. Ribner, C. Tamis-LeMonda, L. S. Liben
2020Journal of Experimental Child Psychology21 citations Open access
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The STEM Gender Gap: The Case for Spatial Interventions
L. S. Liben
201521 citations
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Developmental Changes in Children's Understanding of Maps: What, When, and How?
L. S. Liben, Lauren J. Myers
201221 citations
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Children's aesthetic understanding of photographic art and the quality of art-related parent-child interactions.
Lisa E. Szechter, L. S. Liben
2007Child Development18 citations
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Visions of aesthetics, the environment & development : the legacy of Joachim F. Wohlwill
J. Wohlwill, R. Downs, L. S. Liben, D. Palermo
201314 citations
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Can a Domain-General Spatial Intervention Facilitate Children's Science Learning? A Lesson From Astronomy.
C. Bower, L. S. Liben
2020Child Development13 citations
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Addressing Sexism With Children: Young Adults' Beliefs About Bias Socialization.
Lacey J. Hilliard, L. S. Liben
2020Child Development10 citations
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Giftedness during childhood: The spatial-graphic domain.
L. S. Liben
200910 citations
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Gender Development: A Constructivist-Ecological Perspective
L. S. Liben
20179 citations
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Development and Learning : Conflict Or Congruence?
L. S. Liben
20139 citations
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Introduction: Natural Spaces and Development
U. Müller, L. S. Liben
2023Children, Youth and Environments7 citations Open access
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Guided activity kits impact parents’ scaffolding of child STEM play
K. Bierman, L. S. Liben, Meg L. Small, Jennifer Connell +4 more
2025Learning and Instruction6 citations Open access
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