The active process during development whereby children's cognitions lead them to perceive the world and to act in accord with their expectations and beliefs is referred to as
A) gender identification.
B) self-socialization.
C) gender assertion.
D) self-schematization.

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Self-socialization refers to the active process during development whereby children's cognitions lead them to perceive the world and to act in accord with their expectations and beliefs. Gender identification involves recognizing oneself as either male or female. Gender assertion refers to behaviors that communicate one's gender identity to others. Self-schematization refers to the process of organizing information about oneself based on gender, race, or other characteristics.

The Active Process During Development Whereby Children's Cognitions Lead Them