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jayhills49

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Describe gender differences in cognitive abilities and provide some specific examples. Discuss the roles that biology and the environment play in the manifestation of these differences.
 
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Question 2

Compared to younger children, school-age children show improved:
 
  a. Self-monitoring ability
  b. Metamemory
  c. Automatic task performance
  d. All of the above


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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answers should include male superiority in some quantitative and visual-spatial skills; female superiority in verbal skills. Discussion of biological factors must include hemispheric specialization. Environmental influences must include support and encouragement from parents, teachers, and culture.

Answer to Question 2

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