Females Are More Likely Than Males to

question 147

Multiple Choice

Females are more likely than males to

• A)have learning disabilities.
• B)drop out or be expelled from school.
• C)be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
• D)score high on reading tests.

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