Because males are more _____ than are females on a wide range of cognitive abilities,they tend to be _____ among great scientists.
A)variable;overrepresented
B)variable;underrepresented
C)complex;overrepresented
D)reactive;underrepresented

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Research has shown that there are no innate cognitive differences between males and females, but societal expectations and biases often result in fewer females being recognized and promoted in fields like science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Therefore, males are more likely to be overrepresented among great scientists because of systemic gender biases, not because of inherent cognitive differences.

Because Males Are More _____ Than Are Females on a Wide