Which Best Describes the Current Understanding of Sex Differences in Cognitive

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which best describes the current understanding of sex differences in cognitive abilities?

• A)There are no sex differences in cognitive abilities.
• B)There is currently a debate about whether these differences are genetic or the result of cultural and environmental factors.
• C)There is no evidence that these differences are biological.
• D)There is no evidence that cultural and environmental factors can affect these differences.

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Definitions:

Meninges

Protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, consisting of three layers: the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

Cerebrospinal Fluid

A transparent, colorless liquid located in the brain and spinal cord, which offers padding while ensuring a constant environment.

Dermatome

An area of skin that is mainly supplied by a single spinal nerve.

Spinal Cord

The long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem down the vertebral canal to the lower back, facilitating nerve impulses between the brain and the rest of the body.