A boy receives a B+ on his English paper, with the teacher's comment, "Brilliant insight, but you're lacking focus and have some typos." How is this typical of the way schools treat boys?
A) Boys are given more challenging assignments than girls.
B) Boys are more likely than girls to be punished for horseplay and hyperactivity.
C) Boys are judged mostly on the basis of their effort.
D) Boys are always given better grades than girls.
E) Boys are given more praise than girls for the intellectual quality of their work.

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Boys are often praised for their intellectual insights but may receive criticism for lack of focus or attention to detail, reflecting a tendency to value their intellectual contributions while overlooking other aspects.

A Boy Receives a B+ on His English Paper, with the Teacher's