Which of the Following Would Be Most Accurate with Respect

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be most accurate with respect to Hyde and Linn's (1988) meta-analysis of gender differences in verbal ability?

• A)There is little evidence for an enduring difference in verbal ability between men and women.
• B)Only a small portion of studies show a perference for women over men in verbal ability.
• C)Studies today show just as strong of verbal ability differences as those noted by Maccoby and Jacklin.
• D)All studies show clear differences in verbal ability wherein women outperform men.

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