Research by Morrongiello and Hogg (2004) found that when asked to prevent future risky behavior in a child who had misbehaved in some dangerous way (e.g., bicycling fast down a hill), moms reported that they would
A. set more rules for both boys and girls.
B. not intervene with the boys but would set more rules with girls.
C. not intervene with the girls but would set more rules with boys.
D. not intervene with either boys or girls as risky behavior was "in their blood."
Answer: B
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