When Children Begin to Learn the Labels for the Genders

question 47

Multiple Choice

When children begin to learn the labels for the genders,

• A) they make few mistakes.
• B) they tend to use only one gender label, calling everyone a boy or a girl rather than applying the labels according to gender.
• C) girls make fewer mistakes than boys.
• D) they tend to apply these labels according to some characteristic other than gender.

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Definitions:

Genetically Male

Refers to individuals who have XY chromosomes typical of the male sex in humans.

Ambiguous Genitals

A condition present at birth where the external sexual organs are not clearly male or female.

Cognitive Development Theory

The idea that each individual develops a gender identity by actively processing thoughts and feelings about gender.

Role Socialization

The process of learning the norms and behaviors associated with a particular social role within society.