Which of the Following Is Evidence for a Nurture Explanation

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is evidence for a nurture explanation of sex differences in spatial ability?

• A) Reading and writing are more highly emphasized in girls' early education.
• B) Boys tend to play more games that involve hand eye coordination.
• C) Differences in prenatal hormones influence the formation of brain structures related to spatial ability.
• D) Twin studies indicate that spatial skills, such as mental rotation, are highly heritable.

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