Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding male and female differences in verbal skills?
a) Spelling and writing are male strengths, while vocabulary size and reading are female strengths.
b) On college entrance tests like the SAT, males score 5 to 10 points higher on verbal tasks than females.
c) Only half as many females as males take advanced placement exams in literature and composition.
d) Males outperform females on reading achievement tests.
Answer: b
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