Which of the Following Observations Weakens the Evolutionary Explanation of Gender

question 191

Multiple Choice

Which of the following observations weakens the evolutionary explanation of gender differences in spatial abilities? ​

• A)There frequently was a sex-based division of labor in ancient hunting and gathering societies.
• B)Males are encouraged to engage in activities that provide more practice with spatial tasks.
• C)Males frequently perform slightly better than females on tasks involving mental rotation of images and navigation in space.
• D)Females perform slightly better than males on tasks involving memory for locations.

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