On Which of the Following Points Do Most Theories of Gender-Role

question 115

Multiple Choice

On which of the following points do most theories of gender-role development agree?

• A)Biological forces are the most important determinant of gender-role development.
• B)Children identify with their same-sex parent in order to resolve painful feelings of family conflict.
• C)Gender roles that children develop depend on an interaction between biological factors and what their society offers in terms of gender models.
• D)Gender roles depend on acquiring a certain level of cognitive development.

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