Which of the following is true about gender and achievement?

A) Men and women act similarly in achievement settings.
B) Men are more interested in external standards of success, while women tend to be more interested in internal standards of success.
C) Women in our society are more likely to see success in terms of external standards.
D) Men and women assign similar values to achievement tasks.

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Roderica Regoris · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Research suggests that men tend to prioritize external standards of success, such as income and status, while women are more likely to value internal standards of success, such as personal growth and fulfilling relationships. This difference in values can impact the types of achievement settings men and women seek out and how they approach achievement tasks.

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