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Unit 6 – Developmental Psychology
Topic 6.7
Which application of the principle of gender schema theory best explains why children may develop gender-stereotyped interests?
Parents buy toys according to society's gender norms, leading children to like those toys.
Children's toy preferences are based solely on individual personality traits, not gender norms.
Children’s play preferences are influenced by their internalized understandings of what is considered appropriate for their gender.
Kids inherently prefer toys that match their biological sex.
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