At a recent viewing of the latest Hollywood blockbuster, Maddie and Jacob shared an awkward moment. Maddie, deeply moved by the story line, began to cry during the movie, while Jacob sat twiddling his thumbs and wondering when the movie would finally be over. Afterward, while they were discussing their different reactions, Jacob said, "Well, girls always cry at sappy movies. That's why guys really hate those kinds of shows." Jacob is demonstrating that he holds very strong gender __________.
A. stereotypes
B. roles
C. mores
D. schemas
Answer: A
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