Gender Schema Theory Proposes That Gender Differences Have to Do

question 67

Multiple Choice

Gender schema theory proposes that gender differences have to do with children's tendency to:

• A)gather information about the appropriate objects and behavior for their own sex to the detriment of the objects and behavior of the opposite sex.
• B)identify with the same-sex parent as a result of a sexual attraction toward the opposite-sex parent.
• C)be reinforced and rewarded for displaying gender- appropriate behaviors.
• D)live in gender-appropriate contexts.

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Digestive

Pertaining to digestion.

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Referring to the initial phase of a disease, particularly liver disease, that occurs before the onset of jaundice, where the skin turns yellow.

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