What do scientists know about gender differences on tests of visual-spatial abilities?
a. There are none.
b. Boys generally start out with an advantage but girls are the same by middle school.
c. Boys and girls are born with roughly equal abilities.
d. Girls start out with an advantage but by adolescence, boys tend to score better.
Answer: C
Rationale: These differences are not always present; boys and girls are born with roughly equal spatial abilities.
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