Which of the Following Is Consistent with Current Research on Gender

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is consistent with current research on gender differences in intellectual performance?

• A) In early childhood, boys are slightly ahead in verbal ability.
• B) By early childhood, girls do better at abstract mathematical problem solving.
• C) By adolescence, girls are far ahead in verbal ability.
• D) Girls score higher on tests of verbal ability throughout the school years.

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