Which of the following is the best explanation of how attitudes may influence gender differences on cognitive tasks?
a. Children tend to react against their parents' stereotypes, especially during adolescence, so girls become overconfident about their math ability.
b. Boys perceive themselves as being more competent than girls, as far as math ability, so this self-confidence can improve their performance.
c. Boys react more strongly when they experience stereotype threat, and so they frequently provide a quick answer that is incorrect.
d. Because boys are more impulsive than girls, they are less likely to develop negative attitudes about cognitive tasks.
B
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