Which of the following is true regarding gender differences in learning and memory?
A)They are almost entirely due to gender stereotypes.
B)Adult rats show the same kinds of differences as adult humans do.
C)Infant rats show the same kinds of differences as adult humans do.
D)Differences emerge much later than the time when sex hormones begin increasing.

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Studies on adult rats have shown gender differences in learning and memory, indicating that these differences are not solely due to cultural or societal factors.

Answer: C 
 Research on infant rats has also shown gender differences in learning and memory, suggesting that these differences may be biologically based rather than solely due to cultural or societal factors.

Answer: D 
 Research has shown that gender differences in learning and memory can emerge early in life, even before the time when sex hormones begin increasing. Therefore, this statement is false.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Gender Differences in Learning