All of the Following Are Associated with Gender Differences in Reading

question 20

Multiple Choice

All of the following are associated with gender differences in reading except

• A)Boys are far more likely than girls to be identified as having reading disabilities.
• B)Girls and women have higher levels of reading abilities than boys and men from an early age.
• C)Girls' superiority in reading ability is greater for high-interest stories than low-interest stories.
• D)Boys are not as motivated to read as girls are.

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Open

Susceptible to new experiences, ideas, or suggestions without immediate judgment or resistance.

Spontaneous

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A theory in psychology which asserts that psychological issues stem from unconscious conflicts rooted in childhood experiences.

Unconscious Conflict

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