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Title: Although this is a trend that might be reversing, females tend to spend far less
Post by: bio_man on Jun 3, 2012
Although this is a trend that might be reversing, females tend to spend far less time playing video games than males. Based on sex differences in mental abilities, describe one possible reason for this trend.


Title: Re: Although this is a trend that might be reversing, females tend to spend far less
Post by: ThePsychic on Jun 3, 2012
Answers will vary but, for full credit, should mention that many video games require spatial processing, an ability that favors males; or that most video games do not rely heavily on verbal processing skills that favor females.