When Interviewed as Successful Adults and Asked About Valuable Mentors

question 81

Multiple Choice

When interviewed as successful adults and asked about valuable mentors from their formative years,

• A) girls more often cited people who challenged and pushed them.
• B) girls cited nurturant and supportive people, who encouraged them without being overly assertive.
• C) boys cited nurturant and supportive people, who encouraged them without being overly assertive.
• D) boys and girls equally cited people who challenged and pushed them.

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