When a new and unusual toy is introduced in Sarah's nursery school class, two boys are the first to start playing with it. Later Sarah turns down a chance to play with it because "that's a boy toy." Her refusal reflects her
A) shyness with boys.
B) gender schemas.
C) gender consistency.
D) preoperational thinking.
Answer: B
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