Women Have Been Found to Score Lower on Math Tests

question 97

Multiple Choice

Women have been found to score lower on math tests when they are tested alongside men. This best illustrates the impact of

• A) polygenetics.
• B) intrinsic motivation.
• C) emotional intelligence.
• D) stereotype threat.

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Definitions:

Caloric Gain

The increase in calories obtained and absorbed from food and beverages, contributing to energy resources or weight gain.

Foraging

The act of searching for and exploiting food resources by animals, including humans.

Dunbar

Refers to the Dunbar's number, a theoretical cognitive limit to the number of people with whom one can maintain stable social relationships.

Group Sizes

The number of individuals constituting a group, which can affect dynamics, interaction, and outcomes in social, educational, and work settings.