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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