Which of the Following Statements Is True About Sex Differences

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about sex differences?

• A) More girls than boys are born with birth defects.
• B) More boys than girls are born mentally retarded.
• C) More girls than boys have learning disabilities.
• D) Fewer boys than girls die in infancy and childhood.

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Definitions:

Group Standard

The norms or expectations that a group holds for the behavior, attitudes, and appearance of its members.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms, policies, or societal expectations.

Behavior

Everything we do that can be directly observed.

Social Facilitation Effect

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others, usually better on well-practiced tasks and worse on new tasks.