Why Don't Girls, Who Tend to Get Better Grades Than

question 26

Multiple Choice

Why don't girls, who tend to get better grades than boys, translate their advantage into material success after graduation?

• A) They tend to flaunt authority.
• B) They are typically credited for hard work rather than intellectual ability.
• C) They are poorly socialized.
• D) They don't work as hard as males.

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