Which of the following is a common gender bias in school?
A. Teachers are more likely to accept wrong answers from boys than girls.
B. Teachers call more on girls than boys.
C. Girls are more likely than boys to be encouraged to pursue nursing careers.
D. Girls, more so than boys, are encouraged to try harder when they make errors.
Answer: C
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Alice has an IQ score of 73 and is enrolled in special education classes at her school. Her teacher likes to begin each class by having the students say aloud how they are feeling that day. Alice's IQ suggests that she will
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