Which of the following has NOT been empirically supported as a reason why boys are not doing as well as girls academically?
A. There are biological differences between boys' and girls' brains that may account for some differences in achievement.
B. The curriculum in schools tends to be targeted more for girls than boys, such as by emphasizing reading.
C. There is less emphasis on activities that favor boys' experiential learning style, such as science experiments.
D. Boys receive less attention from teachers in classrooms.
Answer: D
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