Sociologically, change in behavior occurs when the setting is changed frequently such as in school, with peers, or in the community. Gender and gender identity differences in learning styles. Arts attract women, whereas men study more sciences. Women s school careers lead to less opportunity in the labor market than men. Meta-analyzing showed a greater preference than women for the abstract conceptualization mode of learning.
Women experience more anxiety about their study success.
Different learning styles are often a result of socialization processes that occur throughout a person s lifetime. Discussion is one of the most effective ways to learn science material. Typical recitation-type discussions are dominated by males, which may explain why they perform better. The study observed types of participation in discussion. Females do not participate as much because they feel intimidated, especially during activities such as small group work.