Which of the following statements is true regarding differential treatment of boys and girls by teachers?
A) Teachers give more overall attention to boys than to girls.
B) Teachers tend to praise girls more for their academic knowledge.
C) Teachers discourage unruliness more frequently and forcefully with girls.
D) When boys misbehave, teachers are more likely to negotiate.
A
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