Which of the following statements about the "digital divide" is true?
A) Girls are more likely than boys to use screen media to download music and for social communication.
B) Low-SES children devote more time to Internet use than their higher-SES counterparts.
C) Boys are more likely than girls to engage in writing computer programs and creating Web pages.
D) Overall, girls spend more time with screen media than boys.

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Studies have shown that boys are more likely than girls to engage in computer-related activities such as writing computer programs and creating Web pages, which contributes to the digital divide. Choices A and D are incorrect because research indicates that boys use screen media more frequently than girls, and low-SES children have less access to and spend less time on the Internet than their higher-SES counterparts.

Which of the Following Statements About the "Digital Divide" Is