Are gender differences more likely caused by nature- or nurture-related factors?
a) Nature. Gender differences overwhelmingly reflect the different evolutionary pressures faced by men and women in the distant past.
b) Nature. Gender differences overwhelmingly reflect male and female differences in hormonal influences and brain anatomy.
c) Nurture. Gender differences overwhelmingly reflect differences in socialization.
d) Both nature and nurture. Gender differences reflect the interplay of evolutionary, biological, and social factors.
ANS: D, Most psychologists agree that gender differences reflect a combination of "nature" and "nurture" influences.
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A. The strength of the relationship increases. B. The strength of the relationship decreases. C. The two variables become interdependent on each other. D. The strength of the relationship remains constant.
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