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Question
Which of the following conclusions about gender differences on a variety of traits is most accurate?a. Differences between workers within occupational groups are often greater than differences between men and women.
b. Men's abilities in math and science are superior to those of women regardless of culture.
c. Men tend to underestimate their abilities more so than women on tasks requiring quantitative and analytical skills.
d. Women rate income and prestige as more important than men do.
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