Your friend wonders why girls always seem to do better than boys in classes like English where reading and writing are important. You tell him that, according to your textbook, one possible explanation for girls' verbal superiority over boys is that
A) the right hemisphere in the brain may mature more rapidly in girls than in boys.
B) because reading is often stereotyped as an activity for girls, girls may make more effort to master verbal skills like reading.
C) girls' mathematical superiority gives them self-confidence that carries over to verbal skills.
D) a dominant gene on the X chromosome may promote verbal ability.

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This explanation suggests that societal and cultural pressures might be one factor contributing to girls' perceived advantage in reading and writing, as girls may be more motivated to excel in these areas due to societal expectations and gender stereotypes.

Your Friend Wonders Why Girls Always Seem to Do Better