Chapter 7- true or false Flashcards
most sex differences in cognitive abilities map directly onto sex differences in specific brain structures
false: it is unclear whether or how sex differences in brain structures map onto sex differences in cognitive abilities
girls and boys do not differ significantly in average levels of general mental ability (intelligence)
true: there are no consistent sex differences in average intelligence although there are some small to moderate sex differences in specific cognitive abilities
countries with greater gender equality show smaller sex differences in verbal abilities
false: in countries that have more gender equality, girls tend to outperform boys in reading performance by the widest margins
reminding women about negative stereotypes about womens math abilities can lower their math test performance
true: when reminded of negative stereotypes about womens math abilities, women experience stereotype threat, which can interfere with their performance on math tests
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
true: women opt out of STEM careers at higher rates than men, at least in part, because of family obligations