Which of the Following Statements About Gender Differences in Language

question 275

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about gender differences in language processing is TRUE?

• A) Women are more likely to use both hemispheres for a language task whereas men are more likely to use one hemisphere.
• B) Women are significantly more proficient at language abilities than men.
• C) Boys outpace girls in the language skills used in elementary school.
• D) Boys are better at tracking their eyes on the written page than girls.

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