Studies report that the rate of language acquisition is faster for girls than for boys and advantages in favor of females have been found in all of the following language areas except

Researchers (Knox & Inkster, 1968) visited a race track and interviewed people betting on the horses, both before and after they had placed their bets. They found that people who ________ were more confident in their betting decisions because ________

a. had already placed their bets; their bets changed the odds b. had already placed their bets; they couldn't change their minds c. had placed small, two-dollar bets; they stood to lose less d. were waiting to place large bets; they reported more experience

Which of the following students provides the most accurate information about gender comparisons in facial expressions?

a. Phil: "Men show a wider range of facial expressions than women do.". b. Alma: "Women often smile because they are uncomfortable, not because they are enjoying something.". c. Angela: "When people look at a photo of an angry man, they are likely to say that he is somewhat afraid; in contrast, they say that a photo of an angry woman is expressing only anger.". d. Sedrick: "The most recent research shows no evidence of gender differences in facial expression.".