In the context of theories of gender development, which of the following is a problem with gender-schema theory and Kohlberg's cognitive-developmental theory?
A. Gender schemas undermine gender stereotypes by correcting judgments about a child's behavior.
B. Gender differences in behavior precede gender knowledge.
C. Gender-stereotyping does not always become stronger than before with increased gender knowledge.
D. Gender-stereotyping falls and then rises in a developmental pattern in a child.
Answer: C
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