When young children make statements like "Doctors are men" and "Nurses are women," they are demonstrating that:

A. they are stating beliefs that will ultimately determine their behavior.
B. they have become gender detectives.
C. they only know incorrect stereotypes.
D. they have passively absorbed cultural truths.


Answer: B

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