IB Psychology HL : Biological level of analysis
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Example Question #1 : Biological Level Of Analysis
Studies on gender differences in learning have demonstrated that discrepancies in learning between men and women can be attributed to which of the following factors?
None of these
All of these
Familiarity with the material to-be-learned
Biological variations in hormones
Stereotypical gender expectations
All of these
Research about learning differences between men and women is mixed, and there does not appear to be conclusive evidence of any inherent biological differences. Most studies seem to indicate that when differences are found, they can be explained by the level of familiarity the individuals have with the subject to be learned or by stereotypical expectations about gender. Although hormones may not affect overall intellect, hormone levels can impact performance at a given point in time and impact learning.
Example Question #2 : Biological Level Of Analysis
Studies on gender differences in learning have demonstrated that discrepancies in learning between men and women can be attributed to which of the following factors?
None of these
Familiarity with the material to-be-learned
Biological variations in hormones
All of these
Stereotypical gender expectations
All of these
Research about learning differences between men and women is mixed, and there does not appear to be conclusive evidence of any inherent biological differences. Most studies seem to indicate that when differences are found, they can be explained by the level of familiarity the individuals have with the subject to be learned or by stereotypical expectations about gender. Although hormones may not affect overall intellect, hormone levels can impact performance at a given point in time and impact learning.
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