Sophia Is Given the Chance to Play with a Spider­man

question 150

Multiple Choice

Sophia is given the chance to play with a Spider­man action figure and a mermaid doll. She is later asked to remember details about these toys. According to the gender schema view of sex­role development, which of the following results is MOST likely to occur?

• A)Sophia will remember more about the Spider­man action figure than the mermaid doll.
• B)Sophia will remember more about the mermaid doll than the Spider­man action figure.
• C)Sophia will remember an equal number of details about each toy.
• D)Sophia's nonverbal behavior will reveal that she remembers details of the Spider­man action figure, but she will be unable to express this knowledge verbally.