When Asked to Memorize a Shopping List for Groceries and Another

question 14

Multiple Choice

When asked to memorize a shopping list for groceries and another for hardware,

• A) men outperform women on both tasks.
• B) women outperform men on both tasks.
• C) women outperform men on the shopping list, and men outperform women on the hardware.
• D) no gender differences appear.

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Impairment

A reduction in the ability or function in a specific area, often as a result of a condition or injury.

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