Which of the Following Is an Example of How Teachers

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of how teachers treat boys and girls differently in a classroom setting?

• A) Boys are less likely than girls to be called on in class.
• B) Boys are more likely than girls to be punished for misbehaving.
• C) Boys are given less praise than girls for the intellectual quality of their work.
• D) Boys are naturally better at math and science, so teachers call on them more.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.

Autonomic Nervous Systems

The part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Somatic Nervous System

A component of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of the body by innervating skeletal muscles.

Sensory Receptors

Cells or organs specialized to detect external stimuli from the environment and convert them into neural signals for processing by the nervous system.