DrSanchez Has Analyzed Standardized Test Results for Two Countries and Discovered

question 19

Multiple Choice

Dr.Sanchez has analyzed standardized test results for two countries and discovered that in Country 1 there are almost identical distributions of physics scores for male and female students,while in Country 2 male students performed better than female students.Which explanation best accounts for these differences in scores?

• A)Country 1 is a more gender-equal society than Country 2.
• B)Country 2 is a more gender-equal society than Country 1.
• C)Physics ability is less likely than math to reflect real biological differences,so it's expected that there will be gender differences by country.
• D)Physics ability is more likely than math to reflect real biological differences,so it's expected that there will be gender differences by country.

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Definitions:

Freudian Perspective

A theoretical approach in psychology that emphasizes unconscious motivations and conflicts, as originated by Sigmund Freud.

Moral Branch

The aspect of psychological and social development that involves the growth of ethics, values, and understanding of right and wrong.

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The combination of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral response patterns of an individual that characterizes their personal identity over time.

Psychoanalytic Theory

A theoretical framework developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes the importance of unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping personality and behavior.