In general, boys participate more actively than girls in class discussions.Three of the following are possible reasons for this gender difference.Which one is unlikely to be a reason?
A)Girls think that appearing intelligent may interfere with their popularity.
B)Girls are more afraid of looking stupid in front of their classmates.
C)Boys are more willing to take academic risks.
D)Girls have less confidence in their social skills.

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Girls typically do not have less confidence in their social skills; in fact, research often shows that girls may have equal or higher social skills compared to boys. The other options (A, B, C) are commonly cited reasons that may contribute to differences in class participation between genders, focusing on perceptions of intelligence, fear of failure, and willingness to take risks.

In General, Boys Participate More Actively Than Girls in Class