Compared to Elementary School Girls, Boys

question 46

Multiple Choice

Compared to elementary school girls, boys

• A) are better at verbal tasks.
• B) have lower scores on tests of spatial visualization.
• C) perform poorly on mental rotation measures.
• D) are better at mathematical reasoning.
• E) are more skilled in reading and writing.

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Definitions:

Androgens

Male hormones.

Estrogen

A group of steroid hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics in the human body.

Cholesterol

A type of lipid molecule that is essential for the formation of cell membranes and certain hormones, but high levels can increase health risks.

Prenatally

Pertaining to the period or development before birth.