Adults, especially fathers, show more positive reactions when girls play with boys' toys and boys play with girls' toys.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

Rationale: Correct. Parents react favorably when their infant daughters play with "girls' toys" and their sons play with "boys' toys." Adults, especially fathers, show more negative reactions when girls play with boys' toys and boys play with girls' toys. See 7-5: Personality DevelopmentPersonality Development

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