Gender differences may be exaggerated because
a. our gender schemas alert us to information that confirms our expectations.
b. research is often conducted on people with narrow cultural views.
c. globalization is influencing traditional cultures and marginalized populations.
d. most people do not understand sociological categories in terms of their own expectations.
Answer: a
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