While Reading a Picture Book Together, 3-Year-Old Susannah and Her

question 85

Multiple Choice

While reading a picture book together, 3-year-old Susannah and her mother discuss the book. In response to her mother's question about who can be a pirate, Susannah replies, "Girls cannot be pirates. Only boys." Her mother is most likely to respond by

• A) explaining to Susannah that both boys and girls can be pirates.
• B) refraining from labeling gender when it is unnecessary.
• C) affirming her daughter's assertion and allowing her to gender stereotype.
• D) substituting gendered references for generic expressions.

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Definitions:

Normal Readers

Individuals who have the ability to read, understand, and interpret written language at a level expected for their age or grade level.

Developmental Aphasia

A neurological condition characterized by difficulties with language skills acquired during childhood due to brain development issues.

Learning Disabilities

Neurologically-based processing problems that can interfere with learning basic skills such as reading, writing, or math.

Disadvantaged Environment

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