What Behaviors Suggest That a Toddler Might Have an Early

question 32

Multiple Choice

What behaviors suggest that a toddler might have an early understanding of their own gender identity?

• A) They seek out comfort from mother if a girl, but comfort from father if a boy
• B) They apply the same gendered pronoun to everyone
• C) They display greater interest in stereotypical own gender toys than other-gender toys
• D) They act rough toward peers if a boy but gentle if a girl
• E) They talk with their parents about the meaning of gender in their friendships

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