Researchers have usually found that:
a) females score higher on tests of verbal ability than males.
b) males score higher on tests of verbal ability than females.
c) there is no difference between males and females on tests of verbal ability.
d) verbal ability differences between males and females are due to differential watching of talk shows.
ANS: A
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