Males are diagnosed with Emotionally Disturbed at significantly higher rates than females, in some districts representing up to 75% of the students diagnosed with ED. Which of the following is the least likely reason for this discrepancy?
A. The vagueness of the qualifications for ED allow room for gender bias when diagnosing a student with ED.
B. Girls tend to be more emotionally developed than boys at an earlier age.
C. Boys are more likely to show their emotions physically, whereas girls show their emotions verbally.
D. Boys are more likely to have an early trauma that will lead to violent outbursts.

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