In Families Where Parents Show Clear Patterns of Differential Reinforcement

question 81

Multiple Choice

In families where parents show clear patterns of differential reinforcement concerning sex-appropriate behavior, children tend to

• A) be androgynous.
• B) develop strong sex-appropriate toy preferences.
• C) seldom label themselves as a boy or girl.
• D) develop few gender-role stereotypes.

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Definitions:

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Emetic Drug

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