According to Sandra Bem's gender-schema theory, how do children adopt gender-appropriate behavior?

A. By following society's behaviors that are matched to their gender
B. As a by-product of achieving gender constancy
C. Through identification with their same-sex parent after resolution of sexual conflict
D. As a result of imitation and reinforcement


Answer: A

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