Chafetz drew a number of conclusions about the relative influence of biological and social factors in gender role development. Which of the following is NOT one of these factors?

A. A few tendencies are linked to gender, such as the male tendency to greater aggression.
B. Whatever innate differences exist, they are quantitative rather than qualitative.
C. Social factors can virtually eliminate the effects of the few tendencies that are linked to gender.
D. Most of the traits and behaviors identified as masculine or feminine in a society are innate.


Answer: D

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