Which of the Following Is of Adolescent Emotional States and Gender

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is of adolescent emotional states and gender?

• A)Boys tend to have more positive average emotions than do girls.
• B)Girls tend to have more positive average emotions than do boys.
• C)Girls tend to have more negative average emotions than do boys.
• D)There is no difference in the positive emotions of boys and girls.

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Definitions:

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