While watching the latest Hollywood blockbuster, LaToya and Ronald shared an awkward moment. LaToya, deeply moved by the movie's story line, began to cry, whereas Ronald sat twiddling his thumbs, wondering when the movie would finally be over. Afterward, while they were discussing their different reactions, Ronald said, "Well, girls always cry at sappy movies. That's why guys really hate those." Ronald is demonstrating that he holds very deep gender __________.

A. stereotypes
B. roles
C. mores
D. scripts


Answer: A

Psychology

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