What Is the Relationship Between Gender and Cognitive Abilities During

question 83

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between gender and cognitive abilities during adolescence?

• A) Females are superior in mathematics.
• B) Males score higher on tests of visual-spatial ability.
• C) Males score higher on overall intelligence measures.
• D) Females score higher on overall intelligence measures.

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Definitions:

Short-term Memory

A type of memory that holds a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Semantic Groups

Clusters of words that are related in meaning, often used in the study of language and cognition to understand how meaning is structured.

Human Characteristic

Traits or features that are inherently part of being human, including biological, psychological, and social attributes.

Schooling

The process of receiving formal education, typically in an institutional setting such as a school.