Researchers Have Observed Differences in the Visual-Spatial Abilities of Men

question 5

Multiple Choice

Researchers have observed differences in the visual-spatial abilities of men and women,such as in performing the task of mental rotation.What is the most plausible cause of such differences?

• A)Cognitive skills are best explained by hormone levels,and men have higher levels of testosterone than women.
• B)Cognitive skills correspond with the right side of the brain,and men and women tend to use different sides of their brains.
• C)Cognitive skills are shaped by evolution,and through gender-specific practices,men's brains have evolved differently than women's brains.
• D)Cognitive skills are affected by instruction and practice,and men are more likely than women to engage in activities that develop the skill of mental rotation.

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Definitions:

Forebrain

The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebral hemispheres, thalamus, and hypothalamus, responsible for complex behaviors and cognitive functions.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances in the brain and nervous system that transmit signals between neurons, affecting various functions such as mood, sleep, and cognition.

Neurons

Nerve cells that are the basic building block of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.

Central Nervous System

The major component of the nervous system, consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out neural signals.