Which Statement Is Consistent with Gender Schema Theory

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which statement is consistent with gender schema theory?

• A)Young girls are motivated to learn more about "girl things" to further their knowledge of their own group.
• B)Young girls want to learn about "boy things" like trucks, but are prevented from doing so because parents do not provide access to toys that are not
• deemed gender appropriate.
• C)Young girls do not pay as much attention to "boy things" because they are punished if they do so.
• D)Young girls learn to like "girl things" because they are rewarded for this behavior.

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