Which of the following statements about gender differences in language processing is FALSE?
A) Women are significantly more proficient at language abilities than men.
B) Women are more likely to use both hemispheres for a language task whereas men are more likely to use one hemisphere.
C) Girls outpace boys in language skills used in elementary school.
D) Girls acquire speech and language comprehension at a faster rate than boys.

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This statement is false. While there may be some gender differences in language processing, research suggests that the differences are typically small and inconsistent, and there is no evidence to support the claim that women are significantly more proficient at language abilities than men.

Which of the Following Statements About Gender Differences in Language