With respect to the male advantage on tests of mental rotation and math abilities, which of the following statements is true?
a) For both mental rotation and math, the male advantage is apparent in infancy.
b) For mental rotation, the male advantage is apparent in infancy. For math, the male advantage appears after elementary school.
c) For mental rotation, the male advantage appears during elementary school. For math, the male advantage is apparent in infancy.
d) For both mental rotation and math, the male advantage appears during elementary school.
ANS: B
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