According to the Critical Thinking box in the text, "'His' and 'Her' Brains," which of the following is TRUE?
A)Women's brains tend to be larger than men's brains.
B)Women and men have different proportions of gray to white matter in their brains.
C)In general, the male brain is more symmetrical and functions are less lateralized than in the female brain.
D)Female brains possess a much higher proportion of white matter than male brains meaning they can process information much faster.

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The Critical Thinking box in the text states that women and men have different proportions of gray to white matter in their brains, with women having more gray matter and men having more white matter. This difference may contribute to differences in cognitive abilities and behavior between genders. Option A is incorrect because brain size does not determine intelligence or cognitive abilities. Option C is incorrect because research suggests that women's brains are more symmetrical and functionally lateralized than men's brains. Option D is incorrect because while it is true that women have more white matter, this does not necessarily mean they can process information faster.

According to the Critical Thinking Box in the Text, "'His