What are the sex differences in cognitive abilities in adolescence?
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Females are somewhat superior to males in verbal ability. Males, on the other hand, seem somewhat superior to females in visual-spatial ability. In terms of mathematical ability, females excel in some areas and males in others. However, sex differences in cognitive skills represent group differences, not individual differences. Also, cognitive sex differences appear to reflect cultural expectations. For example, visual-spatial and math skills are stereotyped as masculine, whereas reading skills are stereotyped as feminine. This may account for some observed sex differences in cognitive functioning.
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This example would argue a) against statistical analyses b) for statistical analyses. c) against replication studies. d) for generalization of results.
In discussing the personal development of males and females, Chodorow:
a. accepts the Freudian ideal of male superiority and female inferiority b. concludes that both sexes eventually have the same interests, values, and goals c. thinks that females should adopt only masculine values in order to be psychologically healthy d. concludes that both genders have strengths and weaknesses