Which Statement Best Characterizes the Stage of Gender Consistency

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which statement best characterizes the stage of gender consistency?

• A) Children recognize that boys invariably become men and girls grow up to be women.
• B) Children recognize that one's gender cannot be altered by cross-dressing or taking up cross-sex activities.
• C) Children first show evidence of identifying with the same-sex parent.
• D) Children begin to consistently label themselves as boys or girls.

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