Yasmine Is Taking Part in a Group Study on Spatial

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Multiple Choice

Yasmine is taking part in a group study on spatial ability.Before they begin,the male experimenter comments,"research has shown that males typically do much better than females on these types of spatial tasks".Which of the following best describes the findings related to gender differences you would expect to find in the study?

• A) Males would do better than females because the gender differences in spatial ability are well-established.
• B) There will be no gender differences found because research has shown there to be no difference between males and females on spatial tasks.
• C) Males will do better because the female participants may be influenced by the gender stereotype put forward by the experimenter.
• D) Females will do better than males because the experimenter's comments will motivate them to work harder at the task.

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