According to Goldstein, activities are culturally defined as masculine, feminine, or neutral. How does this study apply to the difference in verbal ability between boys and girls?

A. Culturally masculine tasks are encouraged for girls.
B. Culturally feminine tasks are encouraged for boys.
C. Culturally neutral tasks are encouraged for females.
D. Culturally feminine tasks are encouraged for females.


Answer: D

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