Examining Males' and Females' Interests Within Different STEM Sub-Disciplines Reveals

question 38

Multiple Choice

Examining males' and females' interests within different STEM sub-disciplines reveals what pattern?

• A) Males show more interest in all STEM disciplines.
• B) Females show more interest in STEM disciplines that emphasize agency and autonomy.
• C) Females are more likely to take STEM classes that are less math-intensive.
• D) Males are more likely to take STEM classes that involve interpersonal interactions.

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