Which of the following claims could be considered evidence that differences between boy and girl babies are the product of cultural construction and not biology?
A) Boy babies weigh more at birth and cry more because of increased stress associated with their birth.
B) Boy babies cry more because they are more aggressive.
C) Girl babies smile more because they are less aggressive.
D) Girl babies smile more because caretakers tend to smile at them more.
Answer: D
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