Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Gender and Emotional

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding gender and emotional disabilities?

• A)Boys are more likely to have externalizing disorders than girls.
• B)Boys are more likely to have internalizing disorders than girls.
• C)Boys and girls are equally likely to have externalizing disorders.
• D)Boys and girls are equally likely to have internalizing disorders.

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