Evolutionary Psychologists Have Made Some Claims That Gender Differences in Cognitive

question 339

Multiple Choice

Evolutionary psychologists have made some claims that gender differences in cognitive abilities are genetically determined.Which of the following is not an alternative explanation for such claims?

• A)Stereotype threat affects performance.
• B)Sociocultural history affects performance.
• C)Different educational experiences affect performance.
• D)Gender differences do not really exist.

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