There Are Nonbiological Explanations for the Sex Differences Accounted for by the Brain

question 102

Multiple Choice

There are nonbiological explanations for the sex differences accounted for by the brain lateralization hypothesis.Masculinized play activities,such as playing video games,have been demonstrated to

• A) decrease the rapid lateralization of the brain in females.
• B) increase visual-spatial abilities in males and females.
• C) hinder visual-spatial functioning in boys.
• D) increase verbal functioning in girls.

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Definitions:

Plexus

A network of nerves or vessels in the body.

Withdrawal Reflex

A spinal cord-mediated reflex that causes immediate withdrawal from a painful or harmful stimulus.

Muscle Tension

The force generated by a muscle or group of muscles when they contract, which can vary in response to different stimuli or during different types of physical activity.

Dermatomal Maps

Diagrams that show the area of skin supplied by sensory nerves stemming from a single spinal nerve root.