Which of the following behaviors by caregivers most helps a child internalize a specific gender?

a. telling boys that big boys don't cry
b. buying and encouraging wearing the clothing and accessories of the gender
c. continual rewards for responding in a manner consistent with a specific gender
d. asking a daughter to do the dishes and a son to mow the lawn


C

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A Incorrect: Telling boys that big boys don't cry would not be the most helpful behavior for a child to internalize a specific gender.
B Incorrect: Buying and encouraging wearing the clothing and accessories of the gender would not be the most helpful behavior for a child to internalize a specific gender.
C Correct: Continual rewards for responding in a manner consistent with a specific gender internalizes that identity.
D Incorrect: Asking a daughter to do the dishes and a son to mow the lawn would not be the most helpful behavior for a child to internalize a specific gender.

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