The Development of Gender Identity Includes

question 1

Multiple Choice

The development of gender identity includes

• A) accepting self as male or female.
• B) accepting stereotypical gender behaviors as natural.
• C) rejecting behaviors associated with the other gender.
• D) trying out all types of gender-related behaviors to determine which ones are appropriate.

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