If you were a high-school guidance counselor, what would you conclude after reading the section on cognitive abilities?
a. Only the most outstanding females should be encouraged to go into fields such as engineering and mathematics.
b. Although females may score lower on some tasks requiring spatial ability, most males and females receive similar scores.
c. Although males score lower than females on many standardized math tests, they actually earn higher grades in classes.
d. Only the most outstanding males should be encouraged to go into fields requiring verbal skill.
B
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