Describe gender differences in cognitive abilities and provide ...

[jayhills49]

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.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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

[yasmina]

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

D