Charles likes to play with Erector sets and LEGOs. On measures of visual-spatial ability, he outperforms his female classmates. What might this suggest?
a. Nathan, like other boys, is simply better at these tasks.
b. Typical "boy" toys may provide more experience with visual-spatial tasks.
c. Playing with "boy" toys enhances natural abilities.
d. "Boy" toys do not encourage visual-spatial abilities any differently than "girl" toys.
b
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