Which of the following statements regarding the gender intensification hypothesis in adolescence is true?
A) In recent years, gender-role socialization has all but disappeared.
B) Girls' gender-role socialization is more intense than boys' gender-role socialization.
C) Boys' gender-role socialization is very intense from childhood on.
D) In recent years, gender-role socialization has become much more intense for boys and girls.

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The gender intensification hypothesis suggests that gender-role socialization becomes more intense in adolescence, particularly for boys. Therefore, statement A is false. While statement B may be partially true, the hypothesis specifically focuses on the intensification of gender-role socialization in adolescence rather than comparing the intensity between genders. Statement D may be partially true, but the hypothesis specifically suggests an intensification in adolescence rather than a general trend in recent years.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Gender Intensification Hypothesis