Which of the Following Results Would Be the Most Difficult

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following results would be the most difficult to reconcile with the belief that human sex differences in mathematical ability stem from an evolved,genetically based dimorphism?

• A)Anthropological research suggesting that humans were historically more polygamous than they are today
• B)Neuroanatomical research suggesting that hippocampal sizes differ in men and women
• C)Neuroendocrine research suggesting that prenatal androgen exposure and later mathematical ability are correlated
• D)Educational research suggesting that such sex differences have been reduced dramatically in the last two generations

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