Which of the following is an environmental explanation for differences between male and female cognitive abilities?
A) differences in estrogen and testosterone levels
B) differences in social treatment
C) genes located on the x chromosome
D) genes located on the y chromosome
Answer: B
Rationale: Gender stereotypes and social differences in the way boys and girls are treated are possible environmental explanations for gender differences in cognitive skills. The other options are genetic (biological) explanations.
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