Mothers given an androgen-like drug to prevent miscarriage have given evidence that when exposed to high levels of androgens prenatally
A) boys exhibit more female-typical behavior than other boys.
B) girls exhibit more male-typical behavior than other girls do.
C) the female embryo is highly resistant to the effects of such hormones.
D) causal conclusions can be drawn from these correlational data.

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Studies have shown that prenatal exposure to high levels of androgens can result in girls exhibiting more male-typical behavior than other girls do. Therefore, choice B is the best answer. Choice A is incorrect because studies have shown that boys exposed to high levels of androgens exhibit more male-typical rather than female-typical behavior. Choice C is incorrect because studies have shown that the female embryo is not resistant to the effects of prenatal androgen exposure. Choice D is incorrect because correlational data cannot establish causation.

Mothers Given an Androgen-Like Drug to Prevent Miscarriage Have Given