Which of the following statements is true regarding research on cognitive, social, and behavioral differences between males and females today?
a) Today, we are careful to study equal numbers of boys and girls when doing research.
b) Today, we have over-corrected for past bias and now study more girls than boys.
c) Today, we are still more likely to study boys and generalize our findings to girls.
d) Researchers are not affected by gender bias today.
Answer: c
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