Asked by Andrew Bauer on Jul 17, 2024

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Gender differences in verbal fluency are consistent with evidence that parts of the

A) frontal lobes are thicker in men than in women.
B) parietal lobes are thicker in men than in women.
C) frontal lobes are thicker in women than in men.
D) parietal lobes are thicker in women than in men.

Verbal Fluency

Refers to one's ability to produce a stream of words fluently and coherently, often tested in cognitive and neuropsychological assessments.

Frontal Lobes

Regions of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for decision making, problem solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Parietal Lobes

Regions of the brain located behind the frontal lobes, involved in processing sensory information related to touch, spatial orientation, and body position.

  • Discern the developmental stages and behavioral disparities correlated with gender, alongside their biological, social, and cultural factors.
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Veronica HernandezJul 19, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Research has consistently found that women outperform men in verbal fluency tasks, and this has been linked to thicker frontal lobes in women compared to men.