Girls who have congenital adrenal hyperplasia have adrenal glands that produce high levels of androgens (male hormones). Which of the following scores tend to be higher among girls with congenital adrenal hyperplasia?

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Androgens are known to be associated with higher levels of aggressiveness and spatial ability, so girls with congenital adrenal hyperplasia are more likely to exhibit higher scores in these areas. There is no evidence to suggest that they would have any specific advantage in verbal reasoning or mathematical reasoning, creativity, or leadership skills.

Girls Who Have Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Have Adrenal Glands That