What is a reasonable approach to interpreting sex differences in cognition and behavior, according to the textbook?

a. The behavioral and cognitive differences are small, and do not justify differential treatment of individuals based on their sex
b. There are small but real differences in some areas, such as strength and possibly aggressiveness
c. It is best to use the term other sex rather than opposite sex to reflect the fact that we are more alike than we are different
d. All of the above


D

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