Mateus and Evelyn Are Arguing Over Who Is Smarter: Women

question 69

Multiple Choice

Mateus and Evelyn are arguing over who is smarter: Women or men.Mateus points to mental rotation tasks,citing large effect sizes in favor of men.Evelyn counterargues with academic achievement and by pointing out that girls and women tend to do which of the following?

• A) work harder,so they learn more
• B) acknowledge their limitations on mental rotation so they focus on humanities courses
• C) focus on subjects they are naturally good at,like English,where their verbal abilities are superior to men's
• D) receive higher grades than boys and men at all grade levels and across subjects

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Definitions:

Maladaptive

Behaviors or actions that are counterproductive to one's own welfare or well-being.

Medical Model

A framework for understanding illnesses and disorders through biological causes that can be treated within the healthcare system.

Abnormal Behaviour

Actions or behaviors that deviate significantly from what is considered typical or normal within a given culture or society.

Biological Factors

Natural physiological and genetic influences on human behavior and health.