What Type of Subtle Socialization Might Account for the Observation

question 12

Multiple Choice

What type of subtle socialization might account for the observation that girls often show more responsible and nurturant behavior than boys?

• A) Girls are almost always asked to do more work than boys.
• B) Boys are encouraged to be irresponsible and wasteful with their toys.
• C) Girls are told from an early age that they must be responsible.
• D) Boys are given more difficult chores than girls.

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