The statement, Girls are more _____, has received the most empirical research support.
a. vulnerable to prenatal disorders
b. empathic
c. likely to develop antisocial behaviors
d. likely to use a computer
Question 2With regard to actual psychological differences between males and females, research has consistently found that, on average,
a. females have poorer memory skills.
b. females are more physically aggressive.
c. males perform better on verbal tasks.
d. males are more physically active.
Question 3Which is true regarding common gender stereotypes?
a. There is solid research evidence that females generally have better visual/spatial skills than males.
b. There is consistent research support for the fact that males are more aggressive than females.
c. Females are more vulnerable to diseases and disorders than males.
d. There are no gender stereotypes that are consistently supported by research.
Question 4In what area of mathematics do females show a slight edge?
a. Grades in math class
b. Understanding math concepts
c. Problem-solving skills
d. Scores on standardized math tests
Question 5Research on gender differences in math ability has shown that
a. males have superior computational skills.
b. females obtain slightly higher grades in math classes.
c. males score higher on math tests in all countries.
d. females express more negative attitudes about math.