How Do Scores on IQ Tests Differ (If at All)between

question 152

Multiple Choice

How do scores on IQ tests differ (if at all) between boys and girls?

• A)On average, girls' scores are a few points higher.
• B)On average, boys' scores are a few points higher.
• C)On average, boys do better at early ages and girls do better later.
• D)On average, boys' scores and girls' scores are equal.

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Definitions:

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Promiscuous

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A psychological learning process wherein there is a decrease in response to a stimulus after being repeatedly exposed to it.

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