Which of the Following Statements About Gender-Role Learning in Gender-Segregated

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about gender-role learning in gender-segregated peer groups is true?

• A) Boys are especially intolerant of "cross-gender" play in other boys.
• B) Preschoolers are rarely criticized for engaging in "cross-gender" activities.
• C) Preschoolers play in mixed-gender groups more than they play in same-sex groups.
• D) To get their way, girls often rely on commands, threats, and physical force.

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