Research on gender identity demonstrates that __________
A) androgynous children score low on both “masculine” and “feminine” characteristics
B) “masculine” and androgynous children have higher self-esteem than those with a “feminine” identity
C) children with a “feminine” gender identity are better adjusted than “masculine” or androgynous children
D) androgynous children often have difficulty with routines and are overly aggressive with peers
Answer: B
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