Research shows that globally boys outscore girls on measures of thinking scientifically in every country except Qatar. Which of these factors is the considered the root cause of these far reaching gendered differences in test scores?
a. biological differences between the sexes including brain functions, hormones, and chromosomal makeup
b. Girls have lower self-confidence than boys and an aversion to making mistakes or learning through trial and error.
c. Boys’ attitudes toward school are more favorable than girls, which leads to spending more time studying and skill building.
d. Boys, particularly in developed societies, outnumber girls in schools and thus receive more training and educational opportunities.
b. Girls have lower self-confidence than boys and an aversion to making mistakes or learning through trial and error.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)