Which of the following is the most accurate summary of the research on gender and intelligence?
a. On average, males and females score about he same on tests of general intelligence.
b. There are more women in the top 1% of all test takers whereas the lowest 1% includes more men.
c. Boys are more successful on tests of spatial reasoning as early as 1 week of age.
d. Researchers have not been able to identify any differences in test scores between males and females.
Answer: A
Rationale: On average, males and females score about the same on most intelligence tests.
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