Cross-Cultural Assessments of Gender Differences in Math Have Shown That

question 38

Multiple Choice

Cross-cultural assessments of gender differences in math have shown that

• A)almost invariably,boys out-perform girls.
• B)in the vast majority of countries,there are no gender differences.
• C)usually,girls out-perform boys.
• D)gender differences vary a great deal.

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Definitions:

David Wechsler

A psychologist who developed several widely used intelligence tests, including the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) and the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC).

Alfred Binet

A French psychologist who, together with Theodore Simon, developed the first intelligence test known as the Binet-Simon scale.

Mental Age

A concept used in psychology to describe an individual's cognitive ability level in years, which may differ from their chronological age.

IQ

Stands for Intelligence Quotient, a measure of a person's cognitive abilities and potential compared to the general population, typically determined by standardized tests.