Research Shows That the Tendency for Boys to Engage in Instrumental

question 492

Multiple Choice

Research shows that the tendency for boys to engage in instrumental behaviors and girls to engage in expressive behaviors is due to

• A)the biological biasing effect of hormones.
• B)the natural differences between males and females.
• C)gender role socialization.
• D)sex differences in intelligence.

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