Based on Current Research, What Factor Has Been Found to Play

question 104

Multiple Choice

Based on current research, what factor has been found to play the strongest role in the development of gender-role standards?

• A)environmental effects on prenatal sex differentiation
• B)biologically based limitations to maturation in both sexes
• C)specific cultural views of behaviours deemed appropriate for each sex
• D)societal expectations of sexuality in adolescence

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