Which one of the following statements is most accurate regarding gender differences in emotion?
A) On average, male infants are more emotionally volatile than female infants almost from birth.
B) After age 2, girls are more likely to show anger than boys.
C) As early as age 4, more boys than girls show signs of serious depression.
D) In the elementary school years, many boys begin to hide their true feelings.

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Research indicates that societal expectations and gender socialization often lead boys, during their elementary school years, to start concealing their emotions as part of conforming to traditional masculine roles. This is not necessarily indicative of less emotional experience but rather a difference in emotional expression.

Which One of the Following Statements Is Most Accurate Regarding