The Fact That Most Differences Between the Brains of Men

question 32

Multiple Choice

The fact that most differences between the brains of men and women are NOT evident until adulthood suggests that:

• A) men and women do not begin using more complex reasoning skills until adulthood.
• B) men's brains grown larger when they are socialized to believe they have privileged status in our society.
• C) variations in experiences and behaviors may influence gender differences in the brain.
• D) males and females function within the same range of intelligence until adulthood,where men finally excel.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to help individuals overcome phobias and anxiety through gradual exposure.

Behavior Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing undesirable behaviors through conditioning and reinforcement techniques.

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A therapeutic approach that emphasizes unconscious psychological processes and contends that childhood experiences are crucial in shaping adult personality.

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