Regarding Gender Differences in Intellectual Abilities, Which of the Following

question 263

Multiple Choice

Regarding gender differences in intellectual abilities, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Even today, males and females still differ significantly in their overall intelligence.
• B)Test items on IQ tests are selected to be equally difficult for both sexes.
• C)For decades, females, as a group, performed best on items that required verbal abilities, vocabulary, and rote learning.
• D)For decades, males, as a group, performed best on items that required math and spatial visualization.

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Definitions:

Positivism

A philosophical approach that asserts that knowledge should be derived from empirical and observable evidence.

Theoretical Approach

A systematic way of thinking about and analyzing a phenomenon, guided by a set of concepts and propositions.

Urban-Rural Differences

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Structural Factors

Elements within a society or economy that influence how it functions, often related to institutions, social norms, and demographic trends.