In general, higher intelligence and grades are associated with higher career aspirations, but this is less likely to hold true for girls than for boys. This finding illustrates which of the following concepts?

A) Reproductive fitness.
B) The mandate to work outside the home.
C) Economic discrimination.
D) The ability-achievement gap.

Ability-achievement Gap

The discrepancy between a person's potential, as indicated by cognitive ability tests, and their actual academic performance.

Higher Career Aspirations

Higher career aspirations refer to ambitious goals or desires in one's professional life, aiming for advancement, higher positions, or significant achievements.

Economic Discrimination

The unequal treatment of individuals based on economic factors, often leading to disparities in job opportunities, wages, and financial services.