Research Investigating Gender Differences in Behavior Suggests That

question 132

Multiple Choice

Research investigating gender differences in behavior suggests that

• A)during infancy there are not gender differences between the toy preferences of boys and girls.
• B)no gender differences have been found between the toy preferences of boy and girl monkeys.
• C)gender differences don't emerge until socializing influences have had their effect.
• D)there are clear biological influences on gender development.

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Definitions:

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Erik Erikson

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