When Boys Are Told, "Big Boys Don't Cry," They Learn

question 35

Multiple Choice

When boys are told, "Big boys don't cry," they learn gender roles through

• A)role modeling.
• B)imitation.
• C)reinforcement.
• D)cognitive development.

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