If Deanna is a girl and Jerrill is a boy, which of the following statements is most likely to be TRUE?
A) Jerrill expresses emotions better than Deanna.
B) Deanna is more physically aggressive than Jerrill.
C) Deanna is more active than Jerrill.
D) Deanna has a larger vocabulary than Jerrill.

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Research suggests that girls tend to develop language skills earlier than boys, and thus, it is likely that Deanna has a larger vocabulary than Jerrill. The other statements cannot be inferred based solely on gender. Emotion expression, physical aggression, and activity levels vary greatly within both genders.

If Deanna Is a Girl and Jerrill Is a Boy