Preschoolers Have Been Shown to Associate Specific Behaviors and Future

question 132

Multiple Choice

Preschoolers have been shown to associate specific behaviors and future roles with each sex.In fact,by two-years of age children will look longer at images of women _________ and men _________.

• A) putting on earrings;putting on cuff links
• B) putting on neckties;putting on lipstick
• C) who are doctors;who are lawyers
• D) who are poor;who are rich

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Definitions:

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Epinephrine

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Depression

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