Describe the interplay between hormones and the environment in the development of children's gender-typed behaviors. Then, specifically apply C-CAH to the development of children's gender-typed behaviors.
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Theorists propose that in typical children, hormonal differences between males and females create small initial sex differences in behavior (such as higher activity levels in boys), and these combine with differential treatment of boys and girls to bring about larger sex differences in behavior (such as higher aggression in boys).
2. Studies of girls with classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (C-CAH) have found that exposure to high levels of male sex hormones (androgens) in utero is associated with more masculine toy, activity, and playmate preferences.
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