Which of the Following Is True of Girls Compared to Boys

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of girls compared to boys?

• A) Girls are more likely to be depressed.
• B) Girls tend to display worse emotion regulation.
• C) Girls tend to have lower grades.
• D) Girls report fewer bad events in their daily lives.

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Definitions:

IQ

Stands for Intelligence Quotient, a measure of a person's cognitive abilities in relation to their age group.

Stereotype Vulnerability

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one's social group, which can affect performance and outcomes.

Claude Steele

An American social psychologist known for his work on stereotype threat and its impact on the performance of individuals in various social contexts.

Stereotype Vulnerability

The experience of anxiety or concern in a situation where a person has the potential to confirm a negative stereotype about their social group.