Which of the Following Statements About the Development of Gender-Based

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the development of gender-based prejudice is true?

• A) Children do not develop any signs of gender-based prejudice until adolescence.
• B) Children first show signs of being aware of gender-role expectations at about age 9 or 10.
• C) The age at which children show same-sex preferences is earlier in some cultures than in others.
• D) All of the above are true.

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Definitions:

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