According to the Text, Biological Explanations for Gender Differences in Cognitive

question 26

Multiple Choice

According to the text, biological explanations for gender differences in cognitive abilities have increasingly focused on the developing brain and on current cognitive performance that is impacted by _.

• A) chromosomes
• B) sex cells
• C) socialization
• D) hormones

Understand the difference and relationship between learning and thinking.

Recognize the impact of personal well-being on learning effectiveness.

Evaluate the effect of collaborative and independent learning.

Identify strategies for adapting to or compensating for learning disabilities.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process in which a behavior is strengthened or increased by a consequence, such as a reward or a removal of an unpleasant stimulus.

Shaping

An educational strategy where reinforcing actions that progressively mimic the sought-after behavior are employed.

Vocal Apparatus

The collective term for the organs and structures of the body involved in the production of voice and speech.

Rudimentary Language Skills

Basic abilities in understanding and using language, usually referring to the initial stages of language acquisition.