Differences Between Boys and Girls May Be Due in Part

question 37

Multiple Choice

Differences between boys and girls may be due in part to factors at school.Which statement is not accurate about possible school factors that promote gender differences?

• A)Typical "boy" play groups are larger than those for girls and so call for more assertive behavior.
• B)Some reading materials portray males and females in stereotypical ways.
• C)Teachers interact with girls more frequently than with boys.
• D)Teachers more often reprimand boys than girls.

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Definitions:

Bandwagon Fallacy

A logical error that concludes something is true, good, or desirable because many other people agree with it or are doing it.

Argument Sound

A quality of an argument wherein it is both valid and its premises are true, leading to a correct conclusion.

Circular

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Implausible Claim

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