Little Timmy received a princess tiara and scepter as a birthday present from his grandmother. Little Timmy reacted negatively to the gift, stating, "Grandma, these are toys for girls!" Sandra Bem might interpret Timmy's response as an example of a(n):
A)positive reinforcement.
B)unconscious resentment.
C)negative reinforcement.
D)gender schema.

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Sandra Bem developed gender schema theory, which suggests that individuals develop mental frameworks that influence their understanding of gender and gender roles. Little Timmy's response indicates that he has developed a gender schema based on societal norms that associate tiaras and scepters with girls and princesses.

Little Timmy Received a Princess Tiara and Scepter as a Birthday