Which of the Following Alternatives Best Describes Gender Differences in Language

question 278

Multiple Choice

Which of the following alternatives best describes gender differences in language development from birth to about age 2?

• A) Girls learn to speak earlier than do boys, and they acquire language comprehension skills faster than boys do.
• B) Girls learn to speak earlier than do boys, but they acquire language comprehension skills at about the same rate as boys do.
• C) Boys learn to speak earlier than do girls, and they acquire language comprehension skills faster than girls do.
• D) Boys learn to speak earlier than do girls, but they acquire language comprehension skills at about the same rate as girls do.

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Definitions:

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by problems with focus, hyperactivity, or acting impulsively.

Restless

Characterized by an inability to stay still or at ease, often associated with anxiety, boredom, or dissatisfaction.

Class Activities

Planned events or exercises designed to facilitate learning, engagement, and interaction among students in an educational setting.

ADHD

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.