Lives in Context Video 13.1: Gender Schemas and Play PreferencesClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 469 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following question:Five-year-old Chace continually shows a preference for male play partners. Which of the following principles does this illustrate?
A. That the playgroups of young children are often sex-segregated.
B. That both boys and girls show a preference for male playmates.
C. That children typically do not care about the sex of their playmates as long as they are playing with toys they enjoy.
D. That children rarely use their gender schemas as guides for their behaviors and attitudes.
Answer: A
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