Gender Differences in Ability vs. Achievement

CARPE DIEM: Gender Differences in Ability vs. Achievement
"She found that Bright Girls, when given something to learn that was particularly foreign or complex, were quick to give up; the higher the girls' IQ, the more likely they were to throw in the towel.
In fact, the straight-A girls showed the most helpless responses.
Bright boys, on the other hand, saw the difficult material as a challenge, and found it energizing.
They were more likely to redouble their efforts rather than give up."

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