Which of the Following Is True of Adolescent Emotional States

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of adolescent emotional states and gender?

• A) Boys tend to have more positive average emotions than do girls.
• B) Girls tend to have more positive average emotions than do boys.
• C) Girls tend to have more negative average emotions than do boys.
• D) There is no difference in the positive emotions of boys and girls.

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