Which Best Describes the Current Understanding of Gender Differences in Cognitive

question 154

Multiple Choice

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

• A) There are no gender 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:

Non-Western Medical

Healthcare practices and beliefs that originate outside of traditional Western medicine, often involving holistic and natural approaches.

Somatization

The process by which psychological distress is expressed through physical symptoms.

Collectivist Culture

Societies or cultures that prioritize the group over the individual, emphasizing community, cooperation, and interdependence.

Somatic Symptom Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by excessive focus and anxiety about physical symptoms that cause significant distress or impairment.