Which of the following statements about gender differences is true according to data from meta-analyses?
a) Boys have higher self-evaluations in general and across more specific domains, as compared to girls.
b) Boys and girls tend to be very physically active, but boys are more aggressive than girls.
c) Girls do better on some mathematical and spatial ability tests.
d) Boys tend to be more inter personally and emotionally attuned, as compared to girls.
Answer: a
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