In the context of theories of gender development, which of the following is true of Albert Bandura's social cognitive theory?

A. Gender constancy increases children's attention toward gender-relevant information.
B. Children tend to misremember information that challenges gender stereotypes.
C. Children actively extract knowledge about gender from their environment before engaging in gender-typed behavior.
D. Children create their environments through their choice of playmates and activities.


Answer: D

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