Which of the Following Statements Regarding Gender Differences Related to Schooling

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding gender differences related to schooling and academic achievement is TRUE?

• A)Females are more likely to drop out of school than males.
• B)Males are more likely to earn a college degree than females.
• C)The bottom 50 percent of high-school classes is made up mainly of males.
• D)Most males perform at below-average level.

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Definitions:

Two-Factor Theory

A psychological theory proposed by Schachter and Singer that suggests emotions are the result of physiological arousal and cognitive labeling of the cause of that arousal.

Physiological Arousal

The physical state of being alert and reactive, stemming from the activation of the sympathetic nervous system, including increased heart rate and blood pressure.

Pupil Contraction

The process of the pupil becoming smaller to regulate the amount of light entering the eye, often in response to bright light or focusing on close objects.

Conscious Experience

The awareness of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, and the flow of experiences that constitutes one's mind.