Little Sadie received a remote-controlled toy dump truck as a birthday present from her grandmother. Little Sadie responded negatively to the gift, stating, "Grandma, this is a toy for boys!" Little Sadie has formed a(n) _____ around the idea of toy trucks.
A)gender schema
B)unconscious resentment
C)negative reinforcement
D)categorization partiality

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Little Sadie has formed a gender schema, which is a framework for organizing information about gender. She has come to believe that toy trucks are toys for boys, and this belief is likely the result of exposure to societal norms and gender stereotypes. Gender schemas often lead people to categorize objects and behaviors according to gender, and can contribute to gender-based discrimination and bias.

Little Sadie Received a Remote-Controlled Toy Dump Truck as a Birthday