Chapter 7- true or false Flashcards

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most sex differences in cognitive abilities map directly onto sex differences in specific brain structures

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false: it is unclear whether or how sex differences in brain structures map onto sex differences in cognitive abilities

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girls and boys do not differ significantly in average levels of general mental ability (intelligence)

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true: there are no consistent sex differences in average intelligence although there are some small to moderate sex differences in specific cognitive abilities

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countries with greater gender equality show smaller sex differences in verbal abilities

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false: in countries that have more gender equality, girls tend to outperform boys in reading performance by the widest margins

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reminding women about negative stereotypes about womens math abilities can lower their math test performance

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true: when reminded of negative stereotypes about womens math abilities, women experience stereotype threat, which can interfere with their performance on math tests

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women underrepresentation in careers in STEM is due, at least to some degree, to lifestyle choices and demands placed on them to rear children and manage homes

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true: women opt out of STEM careers at higher rates than men, at least in part, because of family obligations

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