Refer to the graph below.
According to the information in the graph,
A) in 2012, more than 70 percent of American women were studying psychology.
B) since 1976, gender discrimination has virtually disappeared on American college campuses.
C) in 2012, more than two-thirds of psychology PhDs awarded in the United States were earned by women.
D) between 1976 and 2012, the percentage of PhDs in psychology awarded in the United States more than doubled.

Question

Refer to the graph below.
 According to the information in the graph,
A) in 2012, more than 70 percent of American women were studying psychology. 
B) since 1976, gender discrimination has virtually disappeared on American college campuses. 
C) in 2012, more than two-thirds of psychology PhDs awarded in the United States were earned by women. 
D) between 1976 and 2012, the percentage of PhDs in psychology awarded in the United States more than doubled.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The graph shows the percentage of psychology PhDs awarded to women in the United States from 1976 to 2012. In 2012, the percentage was over 67%, which is more than two-thirds of all psychology PhDs awarded that year. The graph does not provide information on the percentage of American women studying psychology in 2012 or the level of gender discrimination on American college campuses. However, it does show that the percentage of psychology PhDs awarded to women has increased significantly since 1976, suggesting that gender discrimination may have decreased in this field over time. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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