Final answer:
While it's a common belief that certain cognitive abilities may differ between genders, research by Anne Fausto-Sterling and other studies have shown that any differences are minute and predominantly influenced by cultural factors. The correct answer is option A
Step-by-step explanation:
Research in cognition and gender differences has explored whether there are inherent differences in cognitive abilities between men and women. The idea that a specific cognitive ability is associated more with one gender than the other is, at best, contentious, and research by biologist Anne Fausto-Sterling indicates that differences in cognitive abilities are generally either non-existent or so minor as to be practically irrelevant.
In this context, when discussing different types of intelligence such as creative, analytical, and practical from Sternberg's theory, it's important to note that these are not innate attributes exclusively divided between genders. When examining data to look for trends, the type of intelligence one is using most is analytical intelligence.
Analytical intelligence involves providing correct or established answers to problems, often characterized by the focused application of knowledge to and solve complex problems. According to Gardner's Multiple Intelligences. creative intelligence is indeed one of the types, but it is complemented by others such as spatial and linguistic intelligences.
While musical intelligence is also included, which dispels any misconceptions that creativity alone is a separate category of intelligence.Lastly, fluid intelligence is characterized by the ability to see complex relationships and solve problems, rather than simply being able to recall information or create new products.The correct answer is option A