Which of the following describes a cognitive task on which girls are expected to perform better than boys?

A. remembering where a matching card is placed in the game Memory
B. learning the French word for "cat"
C. learning how to write his/her name
D. playing first-person shooter video games


Answer: C

Psychology

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What will be an ideal response?

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A) All forms of communication are examples of language. B) Only animals with language can communicate. C) Language is a special form of communication. D) Any form of communication that involves emitted sound is considered language.

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