A Boy Receives a B+ on His English Paper, with the Teacher's

question 30

Multiple Choice

A boy receives a B+ on his English paper, with the teacher's comment, "Brilliant insight, but you're lacking focus and have some typos." How is this typical of the way schools treat boys?

• A) Boys are given more challenging assignments than girls.
• B) Boys are more likely than girls to be punished for horseplay and hyperactivity.
• C) Boys are judged mostly on the basis of their effort.
• D) Boys are always given better grades than girls.
• E) Boys are given more praise than girls for the intellectual quality of their work.

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Definitions:

Sensitivity To Touch

An increased response or discomfort to tactile stimuli on the skin's surface, often a sign of underlying conditions or disorders.

Photoreceptors

Specialized cells located in the retina of the eye that convert light into electrical signals, enabling vision.

Penlight

A small, lightweight flashlight used in medical examinations to check patients' pupil response or throat.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors in the body that respond to mechanical pressures or distortions, such as touch, pressure, stretch, and vibration.