The Gendered Brain: Unlocking Differences in Auditory Memory

Abstract

Background: The intricate workings of the human brain have long fascinated neuroscientists, particularly in how different cognitive processes vary across genders. Auditory memory recall, essential for daily functioning and activities, involves remembering and retrieving heard information. While age, education, and cognitive training are known to influence recall ability, gender differences in this domain remain underexplored Aim: This study aimed to investigate gender-specific variations in auditory recall performances. METHODS: Eighty healthy participants (40 males and 40 females), aged 18 to 24 years, were recruited for this observational study at the Research Lab, Department of Physiology, NIMS&R, Jaipur. The study used the Auditory Word Memory (AWM) test as the primary assessment tool. Participants listened to audio clips of common and unrelated words, followed by a recall task after a brief delay. Correct responses were recorded and analyzed using a two-sample unpaired t-test.