Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE About Parental Influences

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE about parental influences on children's gender development?

• A)In many cultures,mothers socialize their sons to be more obedient and responsible than their daughters.
• B)Mothers are more likely than fathers to engage in playful interactions with their children.
• C)Mothers,rather than fathers,are psychologically important to their children's gender development.
• D)Fathers show more attention to sons than to daughters.

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