According to cognitive-developmental theory, the initial phase of gender identity is established around age 2 or 3, when a child

A. realizes that boys and girls do different things.
B. first begins to use the terms "boy" and "girl."
C. first begins to be treated differently by their parents.
D. recognizes that they are a male or female.


Answer: D

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