Arunn and his male classmates, who all live in India, score the highest in their region on a standardized reading comprehension test. In contrast, Patty and her female classmates, who all live in the United States, score the highest in their region on the same standardized reading test. The _____ can help us to account for cultural factors that might explain such gender differences in reading and other verbal abilities.

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The "paradox of achievement" refers to situations where expected outcomes based on certain factors, like gender, do not align with actual performance, suggesting cultural influences.

Arunn and His Male Classmates, Who All Live in India