What trend has been observed in the gender differences originally reported by Maccoby and Jacklin (1974)?
A. Differences between boys and girls in verbal ability have become smaller.
B. Differences between boys and girls in aggression have become greater.
C. Differences between boys and girls in spatial ability have become greater.
D. Differences between boys and girls in mathematical ability have become greater.
Answer: A
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