Which statement about sex differences in mathematical ability is true?
A. Studies consistently find that girls have an advantage over boys in math ability.
B. Studies consistently find that boys have an advantage over girls in math ability.
C. By late childhood to early adolescence, when math concepts become more abstract and spatial, boys outperform girls.
D. By late childhood to early adolescence, when methodical problem solving is more important, girls outperform boys.
Answer: C
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