Which Statement Most Accurately Compares the Physical Abilities of the Two

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which statement most accurately compares the physical abilities of the two sexes with respect to activities such as running speed and the broad jump?

• A) Girls outperform boys until adolescence.
• B) Boys outperform girls throughout childhood and adolescence.
• C) Boys and girls are very similar throughout childhood and adolescence.
• D) Boys and girls are very similar until adolescence, when boys begin to outperform girls.

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Definitions:

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor members of one's own group over those in other groups.

Scapegoat Theory

A psychological and sociological concept where individuals or groups are unfairly blamed for problems not of their making, often to deflect responsibility from the true sources.

Just-world Phenomenon

is the cognitive bias to believe that the world is fair and people get what they deserve, often used to rationalize injustice.

Unconscious Patronization

Subtle, often unintentional, discriminatory behavior towards a marginalized group, influenced by unconscious biases.