Multiple Choice
What comments regarding the underrepresentation of women in science--made by former Harvard president, Lawrence Summers--sparked controversy at a 2005 conference, ultimately leading to his resignation?
A) that sexism is virtually nonexistent in modern society
B) that men have greater natural aptitudes at the highest levels of math and science
C) that women are socialized to pursue more communal occupations
D) that women are less competitive and thus less likely to excel at the highest levels of science
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Q18: Which of the following is TRUE of
Q19: Beyond looking at differences in mean scores,
Q20: Describe the current state of women's representation
Q21: Overall, meta-analyses suggest sex differences favoring females
Q22: Following Thurston and Thurston's (1941) factor analysis
Q24: A test asking participants to generate as
Q25: Researchers examining the extent that teachers' attitudes
Q26: Men and women do not differ significantly
Q27: Sex differences favoring males in mental rotation
Q28: Each of the following are TRUE of