Which of the Following Statements About Gender as a Factor

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about gender as a factor in occupational choice is true?

• A) Gender-typing in occupational choice has diminished to such an extent that gender is no longer a significant influence.
• B) Although gender-typing in occupational choice has declined considerably, some counselors still steer boys and girls to gender-typed careers.
• C) Recent studies have found increasingly significant gender differences in mathematical and verbal abilities.
• D) Fewer boys than girls take physics and computer science.

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Definitions:

Negative Information

Information that is unfavorable or detrimental, which can significantly influence perceptions, decisions, and behaviors.

Calories

Units of energy used to quantify the amount of energy provided by food and drinks, and the amount of energy expended through activities.

Cognitive Abilities

The mental capacities to learn, think, reason, solve problems, and adapt to new situations.

Language Comprehension

The ability to understand spoken, written, or signed language, interpreting words, sentences, and texts to derive meaning.