Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Origin of Gender

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the origin of gender differences is most accurate?

• A) Most of the variation is due to hormonal differences.
• B) Most of the variation is due to differences in brain organization.
• C) Gender differences occur mainly as a function of classical conditioning.
• D) Any explanation must take into account biological and environmental factors.

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