With Regard to Actual Differences Between Males and Females, Research

question 75

Multiple Choice

With regard to actual differences between males and females, research has consistently found that, on average,

• A)females have poorer memory skills.
• B)females are more physically aggressive.
• C)males perform better on verbal tasks.
• D)males are more physically active.

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Definitions:

Other-Race Effect

The tendency to more easily recognize faces of the race that one is most familiar with (also known as cross-race effect or own-race bias).

Recognition

The process of identifying something or someone previously seen, known, or experienced.

Social Changes

Alterations in the social structure, patterns, and behavior of a society over time.

System Justification

System Justification is a theory in social psychology that describes the tendency of people to justify and defend the status quo, even if it is at odds with their own interests or fairness.