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TFauchery

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on: Jun 21, 2018
According to social role theory, what appear to be gender differences may really be a(n)___________ difference.
 
  a. genetic
  b. status
  c. economic
  d. socialization

Question 2

With regard to gender differences in mental rotation, all of the following are supported by research EXCEPT
 
  a. In tasks of mental rotation the differences between men and women are eliminated if the stimuli become human figures.
  b. The region of the brain that is hardwired differently in men than women to allow for superior performance on spatial rotation tasks has been found in the visual cortex.
  c. Practice with video games eliminates the advantage that men have over women in mental rotation tasks.
  d. How the mental rotation task is described or framed can increase or reduce the differences between men and women.


manuelcastillo

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b: status

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b: The region of the brain that is hardwired differently in men than women to allow for superior performance on spatial rotation tasks has been found in the visual cortex.


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